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Raymonds Tacos

229 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Apr 16, 2025

Raymonds Tacos was last inspected on April 16, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 16, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer available on the premises to sanitize dishes at the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed that sanitizer must be available at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold-holding temperatures of tcs foods inside the 2 door prep coolers. Observed eggs at 49f, ham at 44f, cheese at 45f, tartar sauce at 48f, sour cream at 53f, beans at 47f, and beef at 46f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two 2-door prep coolers used to store tcs foods at improper temperatures. Observed the 2-door prep cooler across from the grill with an air temperature of 55f and the 2-door prep cooler in the corner near the exit door with an air temperature of 48f. Both coolers were used to store tcs foods, such as eggs and meat. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the exit door. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables and freezers. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small plastic container and a styrofoam cup used as scoops inside food storage containers. Management instructed to use proper utensils with handles stored outside of the food.

      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: Observed frozen meats stored inside of plastic grocery bags inside of the chest freezer. Management instructed to use only food-grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler next to the washroom.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the chest freezer, microwave, and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing door device installed on the washroom door. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the ceiling tile above the food prep area with a hole in the tile's corner.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.