APR 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SABATINOS INC.
EAT. 79/100
4441-4443 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 5, 2017 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
none critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL LID ON THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. RE ROUTE SODA PIPE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUN 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
JUN 72016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found excessive amount of black and orange mold like substances on upper interiors of two ice machines upstairs. Also found black slimy substance on crease of lid on outside of left ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, remove all mold and sanitize both machines. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed frying pans stored upright under hood on a shelf above the cooking line. Instructed to invert all cookware to prevent contamination.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found grease build up under fryer.(There is also a leak under the fry basket.) Must repair and remove grease. Must clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found peeling paint on ceiling in dry storage room on 2nd floor. Instructed to repair. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found cracked light shields in dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
SEP 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN COOKS LINE WALL. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. TORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES DIRTY AND STICKY TO THE TOUCH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL TILE AT THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPLACE TILE. WALL AND PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
DEC 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR UNIT IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR SODA GUN DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 92014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 1ST AND FLOOR BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS ESPECIALLY RUBBER GASKET WITH FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 182013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RACKS IN WALK IN COOLR HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE ROOM NEED REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. MUST RMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SEAL WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BOXES ON FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM . Boxes must be six inches off floor.
MAY 92012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Storage room in 2nd floor ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired, missing exhaust vent guard in storage room 1st fl, shall be replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JUN 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
FOUND TOXIC CHEMICAL INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH OPEN COTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-6 GAL OF DETERGENTS,6 GAL OF BLEACH AND 2 BIG CONTAINERS OF CLEANERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CHEMICALS,MANAGER TRANSFERRED CHEMICALS TO THE LINEN ROOM
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
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. COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM DOOR ON EXIT DOOR NEAR DISH AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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. WALLS ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HOLE IN THE CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET MUST BE SEALED
DEC 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert single use containers to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep tables, prep tables, counters cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in prep area behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
NOV 162010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repair. cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced, repair.violation still remaining from inspection report#361273 dated 9/21/2010.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, sinks and cooking equipment need detailed cleaning.(violation still remaining from inspection report #361273, dated 9/21/2010.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining from inspection report#361273, dated 9/21/2010.floor along wallbase not cleaned.instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. instructed to seal all holes and openings. window in second floor dressing room not maintained. instructed to install screen over window.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling in locker room shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had exposed plaster in liquor room shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
missing light shield in storage room, 2nd floor, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers,walk in cooler, prep area, storage room, and bathrooms need cleaning. Sewer gas odor in service bar (off of kitchen). Instructed to have catch basin in this area checked and maintained.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Excess debris and clutter in storage rooms, liquor storage rooms, shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
SEP 212010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert and wrap utensils in prep area and on tables in dining room and to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice bins on second floor not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers over all bins. Wooden prep table in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal surface or recover to prevent any cross contamination or wood particles in food.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior panel of ice machine, can opener, prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, soda gun holders, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in first floor bar area not maintained. Instructed to reseal to have non-porous surface.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and openings. Window in second floor dressing room not maintained. Instructed to install screen over window.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in liquor storage room. Instructed to install more light in area.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Soda gun holders not maintained. Instructed to install drainline at holder on second floor bar. Faucet neck leaking at three compartment sink in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace washer. Women's toilet room second floor exhaust fan not maintained. Instructed to repair exhaust fan or replace unit.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside rear refrigerator. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside refrigerator.
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