Chicago
40
BEAT

Sabroso

624 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Mixed record — 3 of 9 inspections passed

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-21
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2024, 2022)
Sanitation issues found across 11 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Cooked TCS foods with no discard date. Found a 7-lb container of chicken soup in the walk-in cooler with no discard date. The soup was placed in the cooler 3 days ago. Instructed to date all cooked food that is held for more than 24 hours. Priority f...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

The interior surfaces of the prep cooler, ice maker, and walk-in cooler shelves were not clean; they were instructed to be cleaned and maintained.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more light fixture.

2024-03-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN.

2024-02-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER THE I...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP RAW STEAK TO COOK THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH AND PREPARE BURRITO TORTILLA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT ALL POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS, CHANG...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

2023-09-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND ON THE WALK COOLER FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCT...

2023-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING AT 0 PPM. CHLORINE SANITIZER SHOULD MEASURE BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 3LBS OF FRNECH FRIES AT 51.2F IN THE MAIN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. COOLER NOTED TO BE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND ON THE WALK COOLER FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCT...

2022-02-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

2022-02-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (STEAK, BEEF, CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE A...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. P...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN THE REAR BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTALATION VENTS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS FOR DINING IN AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

2020-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE

2019-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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