Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH CLAMS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN PREP COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (VARIOUS COOKED PASTAS, LASAGNA, COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED BROCCOLI, ) IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 120 LBS VALUED AT $1000 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED WHITE AND BLUE STRIPPED CLOTHS STORED IN COOLER ON TOP OF COOKED PASTA AS COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS LASAGNA AND SHELLED EGGS RANGING FROM 46-52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AT 49F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN PREP COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKUP INSIDE OF TWO COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(BAR AREA) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY(LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 22, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK DRAIN STOPPER LEVER UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING STOCK ITEMS.
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Oct 25, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MEETING MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 145.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MUST SETUP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR STEAK BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 6, 2021
License
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL BARRIER AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS/DISHWASHER THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina.
Has Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raffi's Locale Italian Cucina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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