Rafael Cruz

1437 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Rafael Cruz is still short, with only one visit logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2011. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Rafael Cruz since Jan 10, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rafael Cruz trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE STAINED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT COVER IN KITCHEN AREA

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rafael Cruz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rafael Cruz on file is from Jan 10, 2011. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rafael Cruz means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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