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Sabor Latino Restaurant

3808-3810 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
85/100

Strong record across 11 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
11
9 passed
Last Inspected
2013-08-29
Pass Rate
82%
2 failures
Score
85/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-08-29
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 32×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition serious
2013-08-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT,LARGE BAKING OVEN(BAKERY AREA),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES(BAKERY AREA),ROLLING KITCHEN UTILITY CARTS,EXTERIOR/SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AR...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLERS AND FURNACE ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND BAKERY AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR UPPER SHELVINGS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2013-08-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT,LARGE BAKING OVEN(BAKERY AREA),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES(BAKERY AREA),ROLLING KITCHEN UTILITY CARTS,EXTERIOR/SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AR...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLERS AND FURNACE ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND BAKERY AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR UPPER SHELVINGS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2013-07-24 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED,COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.ALSO;THE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD PRODUCT STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT,LARGE BAKING OVEN(BAKERY AREA),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES(BAKERY AREA),ROLLING KITCHEN UTILITY CARTS,EXTERIOR/SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AR...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING WALK-IN-COOLERS AND FURNACE ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND BAKERY AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR UPPER SHELVINGS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2013-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT TIME OF INSPECTION I.E. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA FLOORS AND FROM FLOOR DRAIN FROM MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA IS BACKING UP ONTO OT...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, BENEATH PALLETS,SHELVINGS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA,FURNACE ROOM.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE WITH EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE,A MA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACED ALSO A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE FAR RIGHT END OF THE 3COMP SINK AREA AT BAKER...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,D...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FURNACE ROOMS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST B...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT BAKERY FOOD PREP AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,BAKERY FOOD PREP AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS WITH ADEQU...

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP,AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ALSO A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED TO THE MOP SINK.T...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT FOR STORAGE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED ARE...

2012-04-10 Pass Canvass
5
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 RESEAL INTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN

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 INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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...

minor Other

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREE...

2011-11-03 Pass Complaint
4
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/REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE.

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.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING SHEVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SID...

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.FLOORS BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN KITCHEN AREA ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREAS,SEAL OPENING ON WALL AT DRY STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED AT REAR.

2011-04-04 Pass Canvass
4
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN PREP A...

minor Sanitation

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER,CLEAN ALL LIGH...

2010-06-08 Pass Canvass
3
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE OLD CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA, ALSO MUST RE CAULK AROUND HAND SIN...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.

2010-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-25 Fail Canvass
5
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. ...

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. ...

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. ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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. ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

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