Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos

2653 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos, the earliest from 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: THE HOT/COLD WATER IN THE TOILET ROOM DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE FAUCETS SO THEY STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PLUMBING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLES UP IN ICE BIN OR KEEP SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE IN FRONT OF COLD HOLD UNIT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL GENDER BATHROOM.

Oct 12, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND OPEN PORK STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 3, 2022

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME (UNCOOKED BEANS, UNCOOKED RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT FOR ALL DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED COOKED RICE BEING HELD IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Sep 23, 2021

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEE'S NOT WEARING MASK IN THE REAR KITCHEN: ONE PREPARING FOOD, ONE STANDING NEXT TO HIM AND THE OTHER HAD HIS MASK ONLY COVERING HIS MOUTH AS PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT MASK ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED #7-28-060.

May 14, 2021

License

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos.

Has Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos 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 Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raymonds Hamburgers & Tac Inc. — Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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