Sabor Express
1230 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
Last Inspected
2013-01-31
What You Should Know
✓ 5 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-01-31
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2010, 2010)
⚠ Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
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minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO NOTED MISSING FILTERS. MUST REPLACE.
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minor Chemical Safety
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 ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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 AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVING UNITS OF ALL PREP TABLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLERS.MUST CLEAN AND...
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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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...
2011-08-16 Pass Tag Removal ▾
2011-08-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 6 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.1F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS A...
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A BOUT 16 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 57.8F STORED IN SAID COOLER, BEANS STORED IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE., INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERISHABLES AT 40F OR LOWER.
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. SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORE AT CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RAGS THAT ARE IN USED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.
2010-11-03 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. Plumb the dish machine drain so it doesn't spray all over th...
critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. Install an exposed hand sink easily accessable to the front display kitchen and expresso machine.
serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Obtain proof of a City of Chicago certified food service manager.
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. Shield the front counter bulbs.
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