Jubranos

1519 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 9, 2018
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Jubranos, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 9, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jubranos dates to May 9, 2018.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jubranos' 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS ON SAID COOLER. REPAIR BROKEN SWING DOOR LEADING TO FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, GRILL, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN TH FRONT AND REA PREP AREAS. MICROWAVES, ALL LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND WHEEL CASTERS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM WALL AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO REAR PREP AREA OVER 1-COMP SINK. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1-COMP & 3-COMP SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ON AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND ON FLOORS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/12/2016, REPORT #1950313, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. 33 INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, NOT CLEAN AND EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR TOP OF STOVE IN REAR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 34 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON MAT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS. 35 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPER GASKET AT 3RD BASIN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK AND STOPPER. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE BACK DOOR GROUND AREA NOT CLEAN, (TRASH AND DEBRIS) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE RACK LOCATED ABOVE WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH KNIVES EXPOSED AT BOTTOM LOCATED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BASIN. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP LINE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WORN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, NOT CLEAN AND EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR TOP OF STOVE IN REAR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON MAT AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPER GASKET AT 3RD BASIN IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR LEAK AND STOPPER.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR AND POP NOZZLES ON SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 84.9F AND 121.4F. ALL COOKED CHICKEN MUST BE COOKED TO 165F AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 2 LB VALUED AT $4.00 DISCARDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-1-14 ON REPORT# 1493219 NOT CORRECTED:-33-NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WINDOW SILL AND STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS,REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS, HANDLES AND ELECTRICAL CORDS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE WASH ROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -34- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR MATS.-35- NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS UNDERNEATH AND ABOVE ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAINT AREAS IF NEEDED. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE DIRT ON BATHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOKATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR AND POP NOZZLES ON SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING UNIT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR, AND GREASE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN HEAT VENT COVER ON WALL IN REAR SECTION OF DINING ROOM. CLEAN WALL AROUND WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MASSIVE CLUTTER AND UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT FOUND IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THIS AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WINDOW SILL AND STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS,REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS, HANDLES AND ELECTRICAL CORDS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE WASH ROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR MATS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS UNDERNEATH AND ABOVE ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REPAINT AREAS IF NEEDED. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE DIRT ON BATHROOM ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,OVENS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE LARGE PIECES OF FOOD,THE LARGE TRAY OF FRENCH FRIES AND OTHER DEBRIS LEFT UNDER COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING SPRAYER AND FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE MENU SIGN BEING USED AS A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A PROPER SPLASH GUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 1, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: GRIMMY RICE COOKER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS AND LOWER SHELVES AT ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE GRIMME AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DIRTY WALL AT 3COMP SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CHANGE DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT BOTH HOODS.MUST ALSO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DIRTY REAR SINK SIIGOTS AND SPRAYER HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE CAN OPENER AND SOUTH LOWBOY COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. THE REAR KITCHEN AND REAR DOOR AREA HAS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO FACILITATE BETTER CLEANING.
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Jan 11, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the shelving and non-food contact surfaces to remove food and grease buildup.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the stoves, fryers, cooler interiors, rice cooker and soup warmer to remove food/grease buildup and maintain in sanitary condition.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner, and repair the loose tiles under the rice cooker.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jubranos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jubranos on file is from May 9, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jubranos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jubranos.

Has Jubranos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jubranos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jubranos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.