Raymonds Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Raymonds Tacos, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Raymonds Tacos is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE MOP SINK/DISHWASHING AREA WITH OPENINGS. ALSO, FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE PRESENT HAS THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE MOP SINK/DISHWASHING AREA WITH OPENINGS. ALSO, FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SANITIZER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49F, HAM AT 44F, CHEESE AT 45F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 53F, BEANS AT 47F, AND BEEF AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F AND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE CORNER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, MICROWAVE, AND PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HOLE IN THE TILE'S CORNER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 27, 2023
License
No violations found.
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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 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raymonds Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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 two 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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