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RAYMONDS TACOS

283 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RAYMONDS TACOS 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
2625184

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611061

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592879

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP OR FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING SALSA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN PREP WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580988

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER (CLOSEST TO EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574822

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567967

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566008

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BY THE ENTRANCE RAMP MISSING EXPOSING OPENING IN THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497579

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 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.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UTENSIL AND HANDLE SUBMERGED IN SALT AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CAN OPENER FILLED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386647

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373943

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2367209

Location recorded for this inspection · RAYMONDS TACOS · 283 N PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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