Chicago
88
EAT

El Sabor Poblano

7027 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
88/100

Strong record across 7 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-04-10
Pass Rate
57%
1 failure
Score
88/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-04-10
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Other issues found across 2 inspections
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Documentation & Training critical
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Sanitation minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2023-04-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-08-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINERS FOR THE FLAT TOP GRILL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF BOTH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND SHELVING UNDER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE COOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE UNUSED COOLER ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

2021-07-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE AND BEANS)MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-02-20 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUN...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES (KETCHUP,MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK NOT CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINS MINIMAL OF 100F .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE

2018-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2018-08-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE POTABLE WATER LINE OF THE ICE MAHCINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE. 7-28-030(C)

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

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