Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2013
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Score
Across the available record, Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos since Aug 5, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos' 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLERS/FAN GUARD COVERS, ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS, TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT CORNER/FLOOR UNDER FRONT SMALL UPRIGHT COUNTER COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTSNEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR PREP, AND RESTROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM REAR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT SHIELD COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT CONNECTED TO HOSE WATER LEAKING TO BOTTOM OF COOLER.
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May 3, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink back splash is mildewed, repair and sanitize this area so it is smooth and sanitary.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: There is some loose debris behind the chest freezers, clean up the loose debris.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The front kitchen exposed handsink and furnace has a small leak, remove water from the floor and repair the leaks.
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Jul 22, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLERS HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORE ROOM HAS DUST ON THEM.
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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. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM
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Apr 19, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,BEANS ECT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE UTILITY/MOP SINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACKFLOE DEVICE AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. SOME FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR ECT. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE UTILITY/ MOP SINK DOES NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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May 4, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL AND GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE TORN SEAT COVERS AT STOOLS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LID RIMS AT BEVERAGE DISPENSERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND SIDE STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING INSIDE CABINET AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE UNIT AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos on file is from Aug 5, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos.
Has Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raymond's Hamburgers & Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raymond's Hamburgers & 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.
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