⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

TAQUIZAS DON RAFA 2

3857 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 2762827

8
Total Inspections
5
Passed
3
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2025 Inspection

July 22, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2025 Inspection

July 15, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IWTH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2024 Inspection

August 16, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREAS A...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2024 Inspection

August 7, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ALL STORED IN MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS ON THE PR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2023 Inspection

December 12, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2022 Inspection

November 10, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2021 Inspection

January 14, 2021• License• 4 violations

Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER AT 44.0F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLA...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections