RAYMOND'S HAMBURGERS & TACOS.
2404 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH NOT HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: TWO BUCKETS OF REFRIED BEANS (69.0F-72.2F), CONTAINER OF PORK (54.6F), BEEF TONGUE (59.9F). FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA: CONTAINER OF RICE (60.8°F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 215LBS AT $388 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 49.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
APR 152024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
MAR 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND SEASONING STORED IN BULK CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN EMPLOYEE/ CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM AROUND THE DOOR. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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DEC 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REAR REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, FROM REPORT #2311434, DATE 8-28-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
AUG 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, REFRIED BEANS, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DISCLOSURE BY ASTRISK AND FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDER CONSUMER ADVISORY. BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY/NOT CLEAN,ALSO THE FRONT DRIP TRAY FILLED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, FROM REPORT #2243284 DATED 12/7/2018, CORRECT BY DATE MAY 7,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
DEC 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS, DEFROST AND CLEAN REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 62017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AND SUPPORTS BELOW THE COUNTER NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW WHERE COUNTER TOP FOUNTAIN DRINKS ARE STORED AND DISPLAYED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP TO PORTION SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER SCOOP FOR SALSA.
SEAL THE WALL BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER UNIT.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 302017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DINING ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AND SUPPORTS BELOW THE COUNTER NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW WHERE COUNTER TOP FOUNTAIN DRINKS ARE STORED AND DISPLAYED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
SEAL THE WALL BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER UNIT.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 252016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559552 DATED ON JUNE 25, 2015; #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (HANDLE BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AND WASHROOM AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 62014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
DAMAGE FLOOR TILES, REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.
CEILING VENT IN DINING , GRILL, AND TOILETS ROOM AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS TO COOKS.
JUN 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGE FLOOR TILES, REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.
CEILING VENT IN DINING , GRILL, AND TOILETS ROOM AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS TO COOKS.
JUL 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES, FRONT CUTTING BOARD, REAR SLICER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS.
CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 192011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLER AND WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER AND THE REACHIN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER ARE TORN AND RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW GASKETS TO THE DOORS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE STOVE AND THE FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE TOILET ROOM CEILING AND DOOR IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOILET ROOM IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.
MAY 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SAME.
Use dustless cleaning methods. THE TOILET ROOM CEILING IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEILING.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME
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