Jarasa
5233 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2983848
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 22, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 15, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Serious
Priority
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PATCH HOLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GRIDDLE AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SOUTH WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 11, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.