RESTAURANTE SABOR MEXICO.

Name: Restaurante Sabor Mexico
Address: 3515 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60623

Chicago Health Dept

3515 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2012.

Last inspected Apr 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING. REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET AT DRAWER OF REACH-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO STOVE. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN GALLY AREA OF WAIT STAFF THAT LEADS TO MENS TOILET ROOM TO PROTECT SOME FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WHEELS AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT FROM SUB PUMP; ADVISED TO HAVE SERVICED. NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF DRY STORAGE PANTRY.

JAN 31

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT FROM SUB PUMP; ADVISED TO HAVE SERVICED. NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

APR 20

2011

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP DRAWER WORN DOOR GASKETS,WALK IN COOLER GASKETS,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LIDS,TORN BOOTH SEATS,REAR PREP TABLE TRIM & UNDER SIDE OF SAME TABLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LEGS OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE RUSTY.MUST PROVIDE BARRIER IN GALLY PREP AREA LEADING TO MEN'S TOILET ROOM TO PROTECT FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,NOZZLES & HANDLES ON SODA MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,VENTILATION VENT .

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN LIQOUR STORAGE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP NEAR VENTILATION VENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE HOSE ON ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP .

JUN 28

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI USE UTENSILS INSIDE A TWO PART SINK, BUT NOT SANITIZING. MUST SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AT 3PART SINK WITH 100PPM CHLORINE OR THRU DISH MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND UP RIGHT TWO DOORS FREEZER DOORS, AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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