RAFA'S CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4410 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
52
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE TO MAINTAIN SURFACE OF SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 16
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

FEB 26
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SMALL CUPS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND BEING STORED IN SPICES. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAR 15
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MAR 13
2023
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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

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JAN 24
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS APPX. 10LBS.COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 125.7F-126.7F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 10LBS. $149.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN GARAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE.

MAR 5
2021
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BATHROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL NEEDS CLEANING UNDER TOILET TISSUE DISPENSER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 17
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

JAN 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 132.1F. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDOH VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

JAN 20
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE PREP AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 29
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 5
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON REAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (PHOTO GIVEN)

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