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RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA

7547 W IRVING PARK RD · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629692

Location recorded for this inspection · RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA · 7547 W IRVING PARK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH CLAMS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN PREP COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561228

Location recorded for this inspection · RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA · 7547 W IRVING PARK RD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MEETING MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 145.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MUST SETUP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR STEAK BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472608

Location recorded for this inspection · RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA · 7547 W IRVING PARK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11-OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.12- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472334

Location recorded for this inspection · RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA · 7547 W IRVING PARK RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL BARRIER AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS/DISHWASHER THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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