Jarabe
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2021, Jarabe has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jarabe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT DISHWASH HANDSINK. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CLOSET NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 7, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577953 ON 6/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT 2593523 DATED 4/26/24 FOR #60 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577953 ON 6/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
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Aug 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED ROP BEING USED FOR BRAISED PORK WHICH WAS STORED IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN WHICH IS APPROVED BY CDPH. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $40.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (RICE, BEANS, DRY CHILI).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 22, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON RIGHT (OUT)SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD AND ON WALL NEXT TO HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED VENTILATION IN CEILINGS IN RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jarabe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jarabe on file is from Jan 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jarabe?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jarabe.
Has Jarabe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jarabe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Jarabe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jarabe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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