Raymonds Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Raymonds Tacos nine times, with records going back to 2020. On Jan 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE COOLING UNIT UNDER GRILL @50F, APPROX 30 LBS COOKED PORK @49F STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, APPROX 4 LBS DICED TOMATO @48F STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT, AND APPROX 2 LB GUACAMOLE @50F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND MAINTAIN. PER THE PERSON IN CHARGE, ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 16, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP OR FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING SALSA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN PREP WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPER FOR BULK INGREDIENTS (SUGAR).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED UPRIGHT BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2574822, DATED: 4/24/23 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST DEEP FREEZER NEAR UTLITY PANEL. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK NEAR RAMP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (CLOSEST TO EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.(TEST STRIPS PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CHEST DEEP FREEZER NEAR UTLITY PANEL. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK NEAR RAMP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS, DEEP FREEZERS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS, DEEP FREEZERS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD CHEESE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.5F - 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODSAT APPROX 30 LBS , COST OF ALL FOODS $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 1ST TOP DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AT 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTILREACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 30 LBS DISCARDED AT $20.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER CUPPING SALSA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. HAIR SPRAY IS NOT ADEQUATE. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND IN-USE CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN- BETWEEN USE. IN-USE FOR WIPING COUNTERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT SURFACES SHALL BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION AT REQUIRED CONCENTRATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UTENSIL AND HANDLE SUBMERGED IN SALT AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAN OPENER FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Aug 31, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Jun 18, 2020
License
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raymonds Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raymonds Tacos on file is from Jan 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raymonds Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Raymonds Tacos.
Has Raymonds Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raymonds Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raymonds 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 Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Raymonds Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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