Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2021
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Score
Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe has been inspected three times since 2021. Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe was last inspected on Oct 21, 2021. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLACK FOUL SMELLING STANDING SEWAGE WATER IN SUB-BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE AREA.NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO AREA DUE TO THE STANDING WATER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN NORTH PREP AREA AT 66.7F,TOILET ROOM AT 69.8F AND MOPSINK AT 67.8F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES,FLYING AROUND PREMISES,AND IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AS WELL.COULD BE CONDUSIVE DUE TO STANDING BLACK FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER /FURNANCE AREA.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREPTABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD (BEANS, RICE, AND SEASONING) NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL AND NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL FOOD TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND HOOD VENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT FILLED WITH DRYWALL,PAINT,METAL PIECES ON FLOOR CLUTTER INCREASES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 8, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE INTO FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 - 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND 15 IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BY CLUTTER. ( CHAIRS, WASHERS, AND DRYERS ETC.) FOUND IN UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER RACKS. IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD (BEANS, RICE, AND SEASONING) NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL AND NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL FOOD TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWWASHING SINK LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM SLOW LEAKING. FOUND VACUUM BREAKER LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM PROFUSELY LEAKING. FOUND 2 COMP SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP LEAKING FROM KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT COVER. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILINGS PAINT PEELING LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND WASHROOM (WITH SHOWER). MUST REPAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT FILLED WITH UNUSED CHAIRS, WOOD, WASHER, DRYER, LADDERS. CLUTTER INCREASES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD VENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe on file is from Oct 21, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe.
Has Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jarabe — Taqueria Jarabe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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