Chef Rafael & Son's
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
55
Score
CHEF RAFAEL & SON'S, located at 3816 W Montrose Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on May 16, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 55, with two major and eight minor violations noted. CHEF RAFAEL & SON'S has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across six scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 1, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jul 2, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
May 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 23, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — May 16, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY AT STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:RICE,SUGAR ETC.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MESH AT SCREEN SIDE DOOR BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE METAL SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.REMOVE TAPE OR PROVIDE A NEW SPLAHGUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK INSIDE THE CABINET AT FRONT SERVING AREA.REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT FAUCET OF HANDWSHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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