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The Jibarito Stop

1646 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Jibarito Stop stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Jibarito Stop on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITH AN ADEQUATE SCREEN TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDED ADEQUATE SCREENING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN SURFACES (CRACKS AND CREVICES) ALONG THE REAR DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREA FILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER (PIC) WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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90
Apr 6, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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95
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES TRASH RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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95
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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74
Mar 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
45
90
May 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT; FRYERS, STOVES AND REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER (OLD HOUSE SIDING AND SCRAP) BEING STORE IN THE REAR ALONG THE FENCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Jibarito Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Jibarito Stop on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Jibarito Stop?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Jibarito Stop.

Has The Jibarito Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Jibarito Stop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Jibarito Stop 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 The Jibarito Stop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Jibarito Stop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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