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RAYMONDS TACOS

283 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

RAYMONDS TACOS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 14, 2020. The most recent inspection, on October 10, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 11 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: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2023. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2021. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times on March 31, 2021. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 once on March 31, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE COOLING UNIT UNDER GRILL @50F, APPROX 30 LBS COOKED PORK @49F STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, APPROX 4 LBS DICED TOMATO @48F STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT, AND APPROX 2 LB GUACAMOLE @50F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. PER THE PERSON IN CHARGE, ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP OR FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING SALSA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPER FOR BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED UPRIGHT BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN PREP WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (CLOSEST TO EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2574822, DATED: 4/24/23 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST DEEP FREEZER NEAR UTLITY PANEL. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK NEAR RAMP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.(TEST STRIPS PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST DEEP FREEZER NEAR UTLITY PANEL. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK NEAR RAMP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS, DEEP FREEZERS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS, DEEP FREEZERS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  8. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHEESE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.5F - 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODSAT APPROX 30 LBS , COST OF ALL FOODS $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • FOUND 1ST TOP DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AT 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTILREACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 30 LBS DISCARDED AT $20.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • FOUND BULK FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOUND MANAGER CUPPING SALSA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. HAIR SPRAY IS NOT ADEQUATE. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • FOUND IN-USE CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN- BETWEEN USE. IN-USE FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT SURFACES SHALL BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION AT REQUIRED CONCENTRATION.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND UTENSIL AND HANDLE SUBMERGED IN SALT AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND CAN OPENER FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
  9. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
  11. License

    0 infractions

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