THE SABROSO POLLO.
4440 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
15 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held at 83.4f in hot holding that's not turned on. Instructed manager to keep all hot TCS foods held at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $70.
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.
MAY 152025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR (PIZZA PREP) IN NEED OF CLENAING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER/PREP TABLE, UNUSED PIZZA BOXES AND STORAGE SPACES.
OBSERVED GARBAGE LOCATED IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNOPENED ALCOHOL AND OTHER BEVERAGES, KITCHENWARE EQUIPMENT, OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
JUL 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOUR LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS PREPARED ON JUNE 30, 2024 TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AS FOLLOWS: SOUP 54.0F, SALSA 57.6F, CHICKEN BROTH 67.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. 120 LB, VALUE $200. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F) or less. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION NOT ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. BASED ON THE OWNER'S INFORMATION THE FACILITY WILL PREPARE MADE TO ORDER EGGS AND HAMBURGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RECYCLABLES AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN FRYER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN AREA WHERE WALK-IN UNITS AND STORAGE LOCATED; REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
JUN 172021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSRETS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE DOORS,TORN SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS AND SCREEN TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,FOIL FROM PIPES AND CARDBOARD FROM 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND DOORS HINGES ARE IN POOR REPAIR ON SAME,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IN PIZZA PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED IN FLOORING IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
JUN 102021FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR COOLER,GLASS COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. RAW STEAK 51.8F,2LBS. BREADED STEAK 52.5F,5LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN 47.3F,1LBS.HAM 49.1F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 46.1F,4LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 45.7F-46.4F,.5LB. SLICED TOMATO 52.3F,20LBS. DICED TOMATO 45.9F-46.2F,40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN IN BROTH 46.6F-46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.77.5LBS.$435.
OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 37.1F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED).
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSRETS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PIZZA PREP AREA- INSIDE OF A BUCKET ON SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES,RADIATOR AND STORAGE SHELVES,IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-NEXT TO RADIATOR,ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZERS,RADIATORS AND CHEST FREEZER,MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO VANITY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/21.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR AND SIDE DOORS,TORN SCREEN ON SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS AND SCREEN TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED WET TOWELS ON STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,FOIL FROM PIPES AND CARDBOARD FROM 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND DOORS HINGES ARE IN POOR REPAIR ON SAME,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND GAPS IN FLOORING IN PIZZA PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY,FRONT PREP AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO DOUGH MACHINE.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
MAR 52020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.
FEB 182020FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.
APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AN D MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NON-SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 202017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY IN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN 3-DOOR COOLER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEAR GRILL.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER(SPILLS, BLACK SUBSTANCE, ETC)
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC AND INSIDE CLOSET UNDER STAIRWAY. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR 3-DOOR COOLER.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED CARDBOARD LINER IN REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ARE ALLOWED.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
APR 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEAL RAW WOOD AT BACK PIZZA AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS AT UPPER LEVEL IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, BEER CLOSET AND PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT UPPER LEVEL REAR.
REMOVE CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA WHERE BASKETS ARE KEPT.
MAY 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN
NOV 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.
MAR 72014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
CLEAN FRONT SALSA COOLER FANGUARD COVER,NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES REAR COOKING AREA.
NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.
PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL OVER RESTROOM DOOR NEED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVES.
NEED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE AREA/ATTIC. ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BY FURNACE. MUST REPAIR.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM..MUST REPAIR.
AUG 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS PREPARED YESTERDAY ( IE LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN SOUP APPROX 10 GALS -51F IN REACH IN COOLER,2-CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE -49F,50F IN WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM COOLER,MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE,PREP. CLEAN STAIRS AND FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE IN ATTIC,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR.
JAN 272011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink.
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