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JARASA KABOB 2 INC.

5233 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JARASA KABOB 2 INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 26, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 23 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 11, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 14 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 OBSERVED RACK OF MEAT STORED ON SHEET PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11 OBSERVED RACK OF MEAT STORED ON SHEET PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT MOP SINK AND AT REAR FLOOR DRAIN. MOP SINK HAS WATER THAT WILL NOT DRAIN. WASTE WATER ALSO OBSERVED COMING UP REAR FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.18 OBSERVED TOILET WITH HEAVY RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BOWL AS WELL AS EXTERIOR OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
      • OBSERVED RED AND GREEN PEPPERS WITH SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. PEPPERS OBSERVED HAVING A HEAVY WHITE FUZZY MATERIAL GROWING ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF RED PEPPERS AND 7 POUNDS OF GREEN PEPPERS ($20) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF SLICED TOMATOES ($3) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED FRONT COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED RACK OF MEAT STORED ON SHEET PAN ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT MOP SINK. WATER DOES NOT GO DOWN DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UNCLOG DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET WITH HEAVY RESIDUE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF BOWL AS WELL AS EXTERIOR OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE/NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGE SAID REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE/NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGE SAID REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SOUTH WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROCEDURE POVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FRY WARMER WITHOUT GUARDS ON SIDES OF WARMER TO PROTECT FRIES FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE GUARDS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF FRY WARMER TO PROTECT FRIES FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED LARGE SCHWARMA SKEWARS THAT REQUIRE A CIP PROCEDURE. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CIP PROCEDURE FOR LARGE SCHWARMA SKEWARS.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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