MAY 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHEF RAFAEL & SON'S.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
3816 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 16, 2025 · passed with conditions
3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY AT STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:RICE,SUGAR ETC.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MESH AT SCREEN SIDE DOOR BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF THE METAL SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWSHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.REMOVE TAPE OR PROVIDE A NEW SPLAHGUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK INSIDE THE CABINET AT FRONT SERVING AREA.REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT FAUCET OF HANDWSHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
AUG 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION UNITS ON CEILING AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND HOT WATER HANDLE VERY HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 2 NOT WORKING REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300624 DATED 7/2/2019: #58 "NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED 2 PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA LIGHT COVERS. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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JUN 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE BOTTOM LOWER LEVEL SHELVING RACK UNDER THE COOKING UNIT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING A WALL COVERING ACROSS FROM STOVE TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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