Jarabe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Jarabe, the earliest from 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Jarabe since Mar 17, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up six times.
Jarabe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2285656 DATED 4-23-19 FOR VIOLATION #60 OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (COOKED CHCICKEN, COOKED BEEF, POBLANO RICE, CHOPPED TOMATOES FOR SALSAS,ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN AND STEAK, ENCHILADA SAUCES,FRESH SALSAS, CHOPPED TOMATOES, POBLANO RICE,GUACAMOLE,ETC)IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABLES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229435 ON 10-9-2018. VIOLATON #58 STATES "OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON ALL FOOD PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN CONCENTRATED SANITIZER AT LEAST 50PPM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Oct 9, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE OBTAINED AND REMAIN POSTED ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE LIGHT UNIT ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Oct 25, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FROM AN IDPH LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Jul 22, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREAPARATION/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578909 DATED 10/14/15 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE WALL AND RECAULK AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/OVENS AND COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALLS/VENTS AROUND/ABOVE THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS/CONTAINERS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 7, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578909 DATED 10/14/15 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE WALL AND RECAULK AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/OVENS AND COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALLS/VENTS AROUND/ABOVE THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGE POTS/CONTAINERS OR REMOVE THE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HANDLE TORTILLAS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AFTER THEY WERE WARMED UP ON THE GRILL AND ALSO CUT CILANTRO WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE OR OTHER METHODS TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONTAINERS BELOW THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE TOILET TANK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 17, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jarabe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jarabe on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jarabe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jarabe.
Has Jarabe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jarabe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jarabe 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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