Irazu
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2023
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Irazu has 24 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 17, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Irazu's record stops at Oct 17, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Irazu is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND PRIVATE DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 2 DOOR FREEZER AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
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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.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 58.3F AND CHEESE AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASH AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, INSIDE COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SPRITE STORED IN PREP COOLER USED FOR RETAIL FOOD SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES, OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, SEAL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 17, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON WALL BY DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 27, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food stored incorrectly; observed raw beef and chicken being stored above lettuce and french fries in the refrigeration units. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Operator voluntarily corrected violation during inspection. serious violation:7-38-005a
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON WALL BY DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sep 29, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD -UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/TEMPERED WATER WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE INSIDE 2-DOOR SMALL COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 57.8F AND RAW BEEF AT 60.1F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 12LBS OF FOOD WORT $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD -UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/TEMPERED WATER WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING SANDWICHES WITH NO GLOVES OR USE OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE GROUND DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND ON WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN/LOOSE HANDLE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET THAT CAN NOT DISPENSE HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED A BUCKET OF COOKED PINTO BEANS 56.6F AND BUCKET OF COOKED BEEF AT 49.7F. INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 49.7F, COOKED RICE 51.1F, RAW BEEF AT 51.3F ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 91.4F AT ROOM TEMPERATURES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 98LBS VALUE OF $200.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA REMOVED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.REMOVED DIRT BUIL-UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STOCK ROOM DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Oct 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINES NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AERA. MUST LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Oct 17, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, CUTTING BOARDS ON ORDER
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Oct 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER COMING OVER INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINING, SINK NEEDS WELDED OR REPLACE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE, AND PROPERLY WORKING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE FROM WALL AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE WITH NEW SEALANT
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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90
Jun 25, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 18, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP. READING 50'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING BETWEEN 48'F-50'F, 10LBS OF COOKED PORK, 2LBS OF COOKED BEEF, 6LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, 4LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS, 6LBS OF PREPARED MUSHROOM, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF ABOUT #300.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST CLEAN GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS, MUST ALSO KEEP GROUND AREA CLEAN, FREE FROM DIRT AND GREASE BUILT-UP, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO CUP DISPENSERS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND LOG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
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Mar 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN DISHROOM AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND CUTTING BOARD ON PREP CHEF COOLER IN BAD CONDITION. MUST REPLACE CHIPPED AND OR CRACKED FIBER GLASS FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR,AND FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR BY PREP TABLE IN 3 COMP.SINK ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irazu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irazu on file is from Oct 17, 2023. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irazu?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 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.
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