SARI'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2525 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-010)

AUG 14
2025
FAIL 13 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MANAGER STATES THEY WILL HAVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE CONSUMED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135.0F AND CONNECT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AT 0.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Minor Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SIZE OR ELIMINATE LARGE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOW DRAIN OVERFLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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