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As of 2026-03-12, Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.

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4597 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Archer Heights · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-03-12
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Violations at most recent inspection

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
core violation
OBSERVED TWO SHEET PANS OF PORK CARNITAS WITH DISCARD DATE OF 3/6/26 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. PORK CARNITAS(VALUED AT $50/ WEIGHING 6LBS) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DIS
priority violation
OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT OF BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
core violation
OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPA
core violation
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER, OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AROUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AROUND GASKETS, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR, ON TOP SHELF AND ON CONDENDSOR LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUIL
core violation
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEE
core violation
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Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. health inspection FAQ

Has Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-03-12. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.'s most recent inspection on 2026-03-12, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. was last inspected on 2026-03-12. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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