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Taquizas Don Rafa 2

Restaurant

3857 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Dec 12, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Prep coolers missing thermometers needed to verify safe food storage temperatures.

Key Findings

  • No thermometers in prep coolers to monitor proper food storage temperatures.
  • Multi-use utensils stored handle-down instead of handle-up during storage.
  • Floor drain and pipes at 3-compartment sink clogged with excessive debris.
  • Missing electrical outlet cover in women's restroom.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #36 — THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector's Notes:

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE

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Inspection History

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 has had 12 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.

Oct 14, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Aug 21, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Aug 17, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 13, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Feb 4, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jan 28, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

14 violations
Jul 22, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Jul 15, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Aug 16, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Aug 7, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Dec 12, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations
Nov 10, 2022Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations