What is Taquizas Don Rafa 2's health inspection score?

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taquizas Don Rafa 2 last inspected?

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taquizas Don Rafa 2 have?

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 has 36 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taquizas Don Rafa 2 safe to eat at?

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taquizas Don Rafa 2 serve?

Taquizas Don Rafa 2 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taquizas Don Rafa 2

Name: Taquizas Don Rafa 2
Address: 3857 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 72

3857 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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American•Chicago

Ranked #869 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+22 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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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3857 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med7 Basic

14 total

36/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN WEST STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND MOP PAIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−64 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CARPETED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM RIGHT OFF EXTRA SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN THE AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IWTH 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACK UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT BACKS UP INTO ALTERNATE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE GREASE TRAP SERVICED TO PREVENT WATER BACK UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CARPETED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM RIGHT OFF EXTRA SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND AREA.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREAS ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ALL STORED IN MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATLEY 4 LBS MACARONI SALAD WITH CHOPPED HAM @ 59F, 2 LBS POTATO SALAD, 6 LBS SLICED WATERMELON @ 72F, 5 LBS MENUDO @59F 9 LBS COOKED POTATOES RANGING BETWEEN 49-52F, 6LBS VARIOUS HOUSEMADE SALSAS RANGING BETWEEN 48-59F, 2 LBS SOUR CREAM, 2 LBS HARD BOILED EGGS @62F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT UNUSED SEATING/STORAGE AREA, NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES, ON SURFACES OF WIRED RACK CONTAINING CUPS AND PLATES, INSIDE TOILET ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT SEATING SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREAS ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXTENSIVE WATER-DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING WITH PEELING AND CRUMBLING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A CLOSED ATTACHED TO THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN PIPES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING COVER FOR OUTLET ON WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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