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RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1

2653 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561727

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493881

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493638

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOORS IN CORNERS OF STORAGE ROOMS, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND CLUTTER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOK NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395982

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL NOT COMPLETE NEAR CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE WALL AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395814

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR OUTER DOOR WITH MULTIPLE GAPS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH WIDE ON SIDE AND BOTTOM ALSO NOTED A 1/4 INCH OPENING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG VENTILATION SHAFT NEAR REAR OF BUILDING. NO UP TO DATE OR COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK KEPT. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN DRY STORAGE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL NOT COMPLETE NEAR CEILING IN THE BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE WALL AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151703

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMOND'S TACOS # 1 · 2653 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS FRONT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAINT CUSTOMER'S CEILING IN RESTROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR RESTROOOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO ADD NOZZLE TO REAR 3 COMP. SINK SPRAYER ONLY.

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508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2289820.

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