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RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1

2653 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 August 14, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on August 14, 2014. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 once on January 29, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2014. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOORS IN CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CLUTTER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • COOK NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL NOT COMPLETE NEAR CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE WALL AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED REAR OUTER DOOR WITH MULTIPLE GAPS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH WIDE ON SIDE AND BOTTOM ALSO NOTED A 1/4 INCH OPENING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG VENTILATION SHAFT NEAR REAR OF BUILDING. NO UP TO DATE OR COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK KEPT. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL NOT COMPLETE NEAR CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE WALL AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS FRONT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAINT CUSTOMER'S CEILING IN RESTROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR RESTROOOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO ADD NOZZLE TO REAR 3 COMP. SINK SPRAYER ONLY.

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