Jibaritos on Harlem
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2018, Jibaritos on Harlem has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Jibaritos on Harlem since Sep 25, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Jibaritos on Harlem scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN WEST EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15--OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN WEST EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED A FULL CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.2F STORED INSIDE SAID COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR (QUATS) TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENING IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE NEAR THE ICE MAKER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN WEST EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(BROKEN LOOSE FLOOR TILES)MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST VENTILATION INSIDE WOMAN RESTROOM NOT OPERATIONAL.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 8, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 40 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 56.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 40 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF.VALUE OF BEEF ABOUT 100 DOLLARS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(DRY BEANS). MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AT PREMISES TO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH/SANITIZE PROCEDURE FOR WASHING CONTAINERS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED IN (KITCHEN) WALK-IN-COOLER: CHICKEN STEW INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AT 55.7 F,HAM AT 53.8 F,BEEF STEW AT 53.6 F,BAKED POTATOES AT 51.1 F,PORK SHISH-KABOB AT 50.3 F,RAW CHICKEN 50.1 F, ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE (COS).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON THE PREMISES TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,REMOVE PEELING DEBRIS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Feb 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORS NOT SEALED WITH TILE OR SEALANT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME ON CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT THEIR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU(REMINDER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE SANITIZER WHEN MUTI-USE UTENSILS ARE WASHED RISED AND SANITIZED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING AT WALLS AT REAR AND FRONT OF FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR LOOSE AND COMMING OFF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORS NOT SEALED WITH TILE OR SEALANT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT FOODPRE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS AT FOOD PREP AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Oct 2, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2018
License
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-205.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jibaritos on Harlem last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jibaritos on Harlem on file is from Sep 25, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jibaritos on Harlem?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jibaritos on Harlem.
Has Jibaritos on Harlem's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jibaritos on Harlem have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jibaritos on Harlem 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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