Pass

Jibarito's y Mas South Side

6601 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Jibarito's y Mas South Side was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler in front prep area with torn gasket. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets of prep cooler(s) in front prep area with food residue build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of handsink in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of plaintains, etc stored on the floor. Instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label dry storage containers with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair so as to be tight fitting and protected

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment improperly stored on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches and invert during storage

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Slow draining handwash sink in front prep area. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall and wall base across from 3-compartment sink in disrepair, large openings with exposed studs, insulation, etc. Instd to repair wall and wall base so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Slight accumulation of standing water on floor near 3-compartment sink, appears to be seepage from under floor tiles. Instd to repair and maintain floor clean and dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Improper use of toxic items noted. Premises used fully concentrated fabuloso to spray on dining room tables and other prohibited surfaces. Instd to use properly diluted fabuloso only on floors, walls, and toilets and not in spray bottles or on other surfaces as noted on manufacturers labeled instructions on the original container. Citation issued 7-38-015 priority

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food storage improperly stored on the floor. Instd to elevate on proper shelving and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Bowls and pots are being used as dispensing utensils and completely submerged in dry storage containers. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils with handles and maintain same

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on prep tables. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 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 handwashing signage at rear handsink near 3-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed rust build-up on the bottoms of prep tables. Observed residue on shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas free of residue and rust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: -201.11 observed peeling paint on walls in rear prep area near three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at rear handsink near 3-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 5lbs of rice at improper hot hold temperature of 81.1f. Instructed to discard and maintain all hot-held foods at 135f or higher. (the person in charge voluntarily discarded 5lbs of rice at a cost of $20). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live fruit flies throughout the premises in all prep areas as well as the dining area. Instructed person in charge to abate activity with assistance of licensed pest control service and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust build-up on the bottoms of prep tables. Observed residue on shelving in the walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas free of residue and rust.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls in rear prep area near three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink in prep area. Instd to provide handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Air gap at 3-compartment sink has been filled with a foam. Instd to remove foam and have proper air gap.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive non used equipment in rear. Instd to remove all non used equipment from premises

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.