What is Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. last inspected?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. have?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. has 44 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. safe to eat at?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.

Name: Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.
Address: 4597 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 81

4597 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #723 of 1000 in Chicago

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7 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

18 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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 DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT OF BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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 PREPARATION AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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 BUILDUP IN ALL AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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 EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE PLATES ON STORAGE SHELVES AT COOK LINE NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL) FROM EXTERIOR/OUTSIDE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR COOK ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SILVER SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ABATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SILVER SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS AND TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med12 Basic

17 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100.0 PPM AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2- LARGE PANS OF 200 LBS. OF COOKED CARNITAS AT 49.1F-50.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).APPX. 200 LBS. $500.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE.MUST ELIMINATE OR REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE LARGER SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS AND TABLES,FRYER CABINET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−54 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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