JIBARITOS Y MAS DINE IN
3404-3406 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
JIBARITOS Y MAS DINE IN has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 27, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2023. For example:
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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 July 30, 2020. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 8 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2023. For example:
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 26, 2024. For example:
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 14, 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.
9 inspections
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-8-23 INSPECTION# 2570988.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD SPILL INSIDE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK CAULK LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH SINK TO WALL.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EITHER OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD (TRIPE) STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING AND ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR FACE MASK NOT COVERING THEIR NOSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASK WHILE WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- License
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- NOTED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED GAP ON PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED UNFINISHED BRICK IN PUBLIC BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK FOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABILITY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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