Q Sazon Mexican Restaurant
Strong record across 19 inspections — minor issues only
2025-12-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MULTIPLE GAPS AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A GREASE AND DUSY BUILD UP UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOOD PREPARED IN THE AREA.
2025-04-10 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHING SLIGHTLY SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY STRIP IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR PREP AREA
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STYRFOAM CUPS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH UTENISLS FOR DISPENSING/HANDLING
2024-02-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
EMPLOYEE OPEN BEVERAGES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CLAY/CERAMICE DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
2023-01-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE MEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRIANING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2022-04-29 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN LID IN BATHROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN LID CLOSED.
2020-12-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ( REMINDER) CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. HOWEVER NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( STEAK,BURGERS,EGGS), COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR BY FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY IN REAR STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM.
2019-12-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE(80.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF TWO-DOOR COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268842 ON 3-4-19:58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLEREN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAI...
2019-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. ...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED LARGE POTS, PANS , AND SKILLETS STORED IN AN UPWARD POSITION/IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-04-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2017-02-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH IN LIGHT COLOR.
2016-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-01-27 Fail Recent Inspection 1 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH A SERIOUS LEAK UPON RELEASING THE WATER FROM 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
2016-01-25 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH A SERIOUS LEAK UPON RELEASING THE WATER FROM 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
2015-06-30 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MASA STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IMPROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIE, ZIP LOCK BAG ETC.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTY KITCHEN VENT REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2014-11-06 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT IN THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHILD'S BED IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA BY THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2014-06-12 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2013-12-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
2013-05-08 Pass License 2 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
NEED GATE, SWINGING DOOR,CART ETC.SOME THING TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM WALKING INTO THE REAR PREP AREA.,
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