SABATINOS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4441-4443 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 7

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Found cracked light shields in dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 18

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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 18

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE ROOM NEED REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED

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. COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM DOOR ON EXIT DOOR NEAR DISH AREA MUST BE PROVIDED

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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

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. 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 22

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing light shield in storage room, 2nd floor, shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 21

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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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