SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SARA'S COCINA.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

2723 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 27, 2025 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BRICK WALL WITH HEAVY CALCIUM BUILD UP /NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT.

MAY 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 18
2023
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE-PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND TOILET ROOM WASHBOWLS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN CONNECTED TO CHEMICALS YET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 4 REFRIGERATORS NOT PLUGGED IN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT ALL SINKS CAN PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO DOOR ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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