Rafa's Chicken

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelving in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to remove to maintain surface of shelves smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large garbage cans being used to store raw chicken in walk in cooler. Instd to remove and use proper food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles in prep area with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Small cups being used as dispensing utensils and being stored in spices. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and store properly

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Rusty surface on bottom shelf of prep table. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large garbage cans being used to store raw chicken. Instd to remove and use proper food grade containers.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large garbage cans being used to store raw chicken. Instd to remove and use proper food grade containers.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink improperly draining, waste water with food debris immediately backing up from drain onto floor when water being drained (one basin at time). Instd to repair sink to drain properly without waste water backing up and accumulating onto floor. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of hot holding unit at 105.1f with tcs foods stored inside .must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.manager adjusted thermostate and air temperature is now 135.1f.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1-2" gap along bottom of garage door and in right corner of rear door.must make doors tight fitting.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on lower shelves of prep tables.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace torn door gaskets on both 3- door reach in coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on fryer cabinets,grill tables, prep tables,3- door reach in cooler shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt build up on walls in walk in cooler in garage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dining area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol procedure for checking vaccinations in a public place.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Rear back door not rodent proofed. Gap at bottom of door. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Bathroom garbage can in need of cover. Instructed to cover and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large garbage cans being used to store raw chicken. Instd to use proper food grade containers and able to submerge in basins of 3 sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall needs cleaning under toilet tissue dispenser in employee toilet room. Instd to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/19/19 report 2293853: no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and verifcation. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats and other foods stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in front storage area, instructed to replace.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: The employee washroom door that opens into the prep area is not self closing. Management instructed to install self closing door device.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats and other foods stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: The employee washroom door that opens into the prep area is not self-closing. Management instructed to install a self-closing door device.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shield needed in rear storage area. Must install and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Must correct and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on rear mop sink, instructed to provide. (photo given)