THE SABROSO POLLO.

Chicago Health Dept

4440 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.

MAY 15

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE LOCATED IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 9

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RECYCLABLES AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 28

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCED TO CLEAN THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN FRYER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR IN AREA WHERE WALK-IN UNITS AND STORAGE LOCATED; REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

JUN 17

2021

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

JUN 10

2021

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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).

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSRETS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET TOWELS ON STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

MAR 5

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.

FEB 18

2020

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES UNDER SHELVING.

APR 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AN D MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON-SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 20

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN 3-DOOR COOLER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEAR GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER(SPILLS, BLACK SUBSTANCE, ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC AND INSIDE CLOSET UNDER STAIRWAY. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR 3-DOOR COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 27

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINER IN REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ARE ALLOWED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

APR 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL RAW WOOD AT BACK PIZZA AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT UPPER LEVEL IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, BEER CLOSET AND PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT UPPER LEVEL REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA WHERE BASKETS ARE KEPT.

MAY 20

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN

NOV 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.

MAR 7

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED 2 KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FRONT SALSA COOLER FANGUARD COVER,NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES REAR COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL OVER RESTROOM DOOR NEED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NEED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 15

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 6

2012

PASS 3 violations

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.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE AREA/ATTIC. ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE.

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.WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BY FURNACE. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE,PREP. CLEAN STAIRS AND FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE IN ATTIC,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR.

JAN 27

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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