JAN 14
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RAFFI'S LOCALE ITALIAN CUCINA INC.
BEAT. 48/100
7547 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 14, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FRESH CLAMS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN PREP COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTERS ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON WALL RIGHT NEXT TO FRYERS. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (VARIOUS COOKED PASTAS, LASAGNA, COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED BROCCOLI, ) IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 120 LBS VALUED AT $1000 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED WHITE AND BLUE STRIPPED CLOTHS STORED IN COOLER ON TOP OF COOKED PASTA AS COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING.
JUN 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED IN PREP COOLER. SHELLSTOCK tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the SHELLSTOCK are received until the container is empty. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS LASAGNA AND SHELLED EGGS RANGING FROM 46-52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AT 49F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKUP INSIDE OF TWO COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(BAR AREA) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY(LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 222023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK DRAIN STOPPER LEVER UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING STOCK ITEMS.
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JUL 252022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2022
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MEETING MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 145.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. MUST SETUP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR STEAK BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.12- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
JAN 62021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2021
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ENTRANCE INTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL BARRIER AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS/DISHWASHER THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS SO THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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