Food Safety Report: Taquizas Don Rafa 2, 3857 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 28, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hanwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in west washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water at handwashing sink for proper handwashing. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in west storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead roaches on glue boards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all dead insects.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live roach crawling on floor in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food containers not covered in coolers and prep areas. Instructed manager to cover all food containers to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets on prep cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair/replace damaged cooler gaskets and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed syrup spills inside bottom cabinets under pop machine, food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, cooking equipment, holding equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food debris, dust and grease buildup on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area, storage, serving and dining areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads improperly stored in utility sink and mop pail. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no valid food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide valid food handler training for all employees.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no valid allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov