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AL RAFEDAIN MEAT MARKET INC.,

3102 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

AL RAFEDAIN MEAT MARKET INC., has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 3, 2014. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2021, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2020. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • OBSERVED (6) PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF KAJMAK CREAM SPREAD OFFERED FOR SALE HELD IN DISPLAY COOLER AT 34.9 F FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE.MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID INVOICE;SAID FOOD PRODUCT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $ 31.74.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL FOODS ON THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH TAHINI, PICKLES,SALT, DATES, AND BREAD FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMPANY'S NAME,ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, OZ/LBS, AND ANY FOOD ALLERGENS NOTED.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE/ELEVATE STOCKS WITH REGULAR PALLET OR RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG/CONTAINER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATED,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE STORE, AROUND THE WATER HEATER TANK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AROUND THE WATER HEATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INGREDIENTS AND PREPARED BY DATE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT AND REAR DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELFING FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE DISPLAY AND REAR AREAS...MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLOODS SPILLS FROM BEEF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED HOLES ALONG WALL AND PIPPING AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA OR REPLACE
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards that had deep cuts in meat department prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear storage area under heavy equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(corners).
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE FREEZERS AND THE 2 COCA-COLA REACH COOLERS.

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