Did Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. at 4597 S Archer Ave was inspected on Mar 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 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.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.

4597 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 12, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 12, 2026

#15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 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.
#23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT OF BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 12, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2017	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2017	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. — questions

Did Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc. at 4597 S Archer Ave was inspected on Mar 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Carnitas Don Rafa, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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