Irazu

1865 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Irazu, the earliest from 2023. Irazu was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA EXCESSIVELY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 17, 2025

Complaint

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: 5# SHRIMP CEVICHE 44.9F, 5# COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.3F, 3# TILAPIA AT 46.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT TOILET ROOMS NEAR DINING ROOM, HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER WATER MIN TEMP OF 67.3F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA EXCESSIVELY LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-17-23 INSPECTION #2583484. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 17, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irazu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irazu on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irazu?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Irazu.

Has Irazu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Irazu have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Irazu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Irazu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irazu is inspected around two times per year on average.

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