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Rosebud Steakhouse: health inspection history

192 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Address
192 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Apr 27, 2026
License number
2797500
Latest inspection
Apr 27, 2026 (Complaint)
Records shown
10 inspections, Sep 14, 2021 to Apr 27, 2026

Across these 10 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × No Entry; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 30 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Apr 27, 2026 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALLL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Aug 27, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Aug 20, 2025 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 14.REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTIONInspector comment: OBSERVED OYSTERS WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE STORED WITH SHELLSTOCK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OYSTERS ($15). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 TH GALLON HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 1/2 GALLON MILK, AND 2 POUNDS BUTTER ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED 1 COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN TOLIET ROOMS, IN HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, IN KITCHEN, AND IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED LARGE 1/2 INCH GAP IN REAR HALLWAY DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.

Jul 29, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CAULKING PEELING AND CRACKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE GROWING IN HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Jul 18, 2024 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 25, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHEASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UPSTAIRS NEAR PIPES AND EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED.

Oct 18, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (Disclosure) by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions…
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHEASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS ON FLOORS UPSTAIRS NEAR PIPES AND EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTICATIONS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Oct 27, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 5, 2022 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: TCS foods held at improper temperature, found 15 lbs of beef and lamb held at 57.2f, instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $300.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: Prep cooler at main kitchen not holding proper temperature 58.1f, cooler is used to store raw meats. instructed to keep all cooler temperature at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: Inaccurate thermometer for prep coolers instructed to provide good working thermometer.

Sep 14, 2021 License

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED GAP UNDER DOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA THAT LEADS TO THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS ON EXTERIOR DOOR AND SEAL GARAGE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST MAKE ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IS IN DISREPAIR AND IN THE PROCESS TO BE REPLACED. THE COOLER CURRENTLY HAS A "OUT OF ORDER" SIGN POSTED ON IT. PER MANAGEMENT, NEW COOLER WILL BE ARRIVING 9/24/21. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE, OR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (OR ACCESS TO) ON EQUIPMENT.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN LADIES RESTROOM.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THAT ARE NEAR THE DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES LOCATED NEAR THE DISH AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.