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The Jibarito Stop

1646 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Dec 16, 2025

The Jibarito Stop was last inspected on December 16, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 16, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors behind all coolers and freezers in storage area filed with food debris. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water knob missing at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cover for the ladies trash receptacle, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk container at rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training as required. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting provided in the rear storage area. Must provide adequate lighting in all food storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents located in the washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated clutter (old house siding and scrap) being store in the rear along the fence. Instructed to remove clutter and maintain.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate shelving for storage inside reach-in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow prevention device on utility sink.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.