SABA ITALIAN BAR & KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2715-2719 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:10 PM. BUSINESS OPENED AT 7 AM. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED LETTER OF PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATION COURSE DATED OCTOBER 1,2021. THEN CALLED A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER FROM NEIGHBORING RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO PRESENT THEIR CERTIFICATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND THE NAMED CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING ALL TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COFFEE MACHINE AND HANDSINK IN AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WHITE AND BLUE WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT COFFEE STATION AND ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR ICE MACHINE/ SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM WITH NO AVAILABLE COLD WATER AND HANDSINK IN DISHROOM WITH NO AVAILABLE COLD AND HOT WATER. EMPLOYEE TURNED SHUT-OFF VALVE ON DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GROUNDS SURROUNDING GREASE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN ICE MACHINE/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OR TOP OF CRATES. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ON PROPER SHELVING.

DEC 4

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.

OCT 4

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED CEILING TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

NOV 1

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

OCT 25

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 44.8F, COOKED POTATOES AT 44.5F AND MAYONNAISE AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND COOKED VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE STORAGE SHELF AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL ISSUES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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NOV 5

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME PREP AREA COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE CEILING TILE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TILE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT IT.

NOV 22

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

NOV 15

2019

FAIL 16 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT SOME HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION-PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE TRAY AND STRAINER INSIDE AND ON TOP OF SINK WHILE DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION-PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKINGS ON 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP AT SLIDING WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND GRILL TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED STAFF TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED NO HANDLE TO FLUSH TOILET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF USE ADDITIONAL TOILETS ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL PANELS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED WALL AND MISSING WALL BASE AT CASHIER STATION,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN,MISSING WALL BASE IN 1ST. FL. WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

MAY 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

In the 2 door prep cooler near the front service window found food at improper temperatures: 3lbs of cooked meatballs at 51.8f and 4lbs of deli meats (salami and mortadella) at 45.4f. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said food valued at $23. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the kitchen floors and floor drains to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean floors throughout including under and around all equipment and along wall bases and maintain.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink in the rear bar storage/syrup room adjacent to the three compartment sink. Must maintain hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.

OCT 24

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE AND AROUND MOP SINK LOCATED INSIDE UTILITY ROOM AND MUST MAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS OF ALL SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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