Pass

Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos

2653 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 18, 2025

Raymonds Hambergers and Tacos was last inspected on November 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

November 18, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored in the ice bin. Instructed to store handles up in ice bin or keep scoop in a clean bin/container when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Large cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to either sand or replace cutting boards to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: The hot/cold water in the toilet room does not stay on long enough for adequate handwashing. Instructed to adjust the faucets so they stay on for at least 20 seconds. Maintain adequate plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Cfm on duty allergen training certificate is expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen certificate at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometer inside cold hold refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed two cutting cutting boards in the kitchen and one in front of cold hold unit with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in all gender bathroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign a hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored in grocery bags in hot holding unit and open pork stored in grocery bags in freezers in basement. Instructed manager to properly store food in food storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the front food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage bins without labels containing product name (uncooked beans, uncooked rice). Instructed to provide a label containing the name of the product for all dry foods that are out of the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cooked rice being held in a plastic grocery bag inside of a hot holding unit. Instructed to not use grocery bags for food storage. All food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryer with minor accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 employee's not wearing mask in the rear kitchen: one preparing food, one standing next to him and the other had his mask only covering his mouth as preparing food. Instructed manager that mask are to be worn at all times. Citation issued #7-28-060.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certification for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.