Jibaritos on Harlem

3317-3321 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jibaritos on Harlem has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Jibaritos on Harlem's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN AREA FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN WHEN DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

Nov 21, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND BAR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND BAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jibaritos on Harlem last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jibaritos on Harlem on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jibaritos on Harlem?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jibaritos on Harlem.

Has Jibaritos on Harlem's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jibaritos on Harlem have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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