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CARNITAS DON RAFA

4619 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CARNITAS DON RAFA 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
2104581

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1402043

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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 KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR WITH NO OUTER OPENING TO OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD CARNITAS MEAT WITH BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS. ALL CARNITA MEAT WAS MOVED TO NEARBY STEAM TABLE AND HOT HELD UNIT WAS TAGGED UNTIL PLASTIC DOORS ARE REPAIRED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN AS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146274

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146268

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES IS OPERATING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF WATER WAS 75.5F PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 3:00PM TO REPAIR WATER HOWEVER HE HAD TO GO OUT TO BUY ANOTHER HOT WATER TAMK AND OWNER STATES HE HAD PURCHASED AT NEW HOT WATER TANK LAST WEEK CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 NOTE: PLUMBER ON SITE CO NAME RAFAEL REFRIGERATION HEATING AND COOLING 3782 W 76TH ST CHICAGO ILL 60652 PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER TEMP OF 120F

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED YELLOW, TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680039

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN CLOSET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
509330

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549247

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTD TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. (LIDS, POTS CURRENTLY STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. ONE BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413644

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION #363264

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION #363264

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363264

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413460

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363246

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY UNIT AT 51.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE AND MASSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON COILS IN UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT FLAN 50.0F-52.5F,3LECHE CAKE 52.3F,MOCHA LECHE CAKE 55.0F,CHEESE CAKE 53.6F,GELATINA 50.1F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 13LBS. $56.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60354

Location recorded for this inspection · CARNITAS DON RAFA · 4619 S KEDZIE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.9 F. WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.TECH ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER AT THIS TIME.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED COOKED FOODS FROM 3/8/10 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. COOKED BEANS 47.3-48.0 F,COOKED CARNITAS 46.5-47.3 F,COOKED CHICKEN 46.9-47.1 F,CALDO 46.7 F,BARBACOA 47.1 F,CARNE FRIA 46.4- 47.4 F,COOKED GOAT 45.6 F, CARNE DORADO 47.8F,ESPINAZO 46.9 F, HAM 46.7 F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED. APPX.269 LBS. VALUED $3,100.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER,REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME PREP COOLER.DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HEAT LAMP UNITS.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,REMOVE PUTTY FROM BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CARRY OUT PREP AREA.

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    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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How results compare in ZIP 60632

292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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