El Sabor Poblano
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2023
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Score
El Sabor Poblano has been inspected seven times since 2018. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINERS FOR THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BOTH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND SHELVING UNDER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT THE HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE COOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE UNUSED COOLER ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Jul 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE AND BEANS)MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 20, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES (KETCHUP,MUSTARD ETC) WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK NOT CONTINUOUSLY MAINTAINS MINIMAL OF 100F .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE
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Aug 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2018
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.14 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE POTABLE WATER LINE OF THE ICE MAHCINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE. 7-28-030(C)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Poblano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Poblano on file is from Apr 10, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Poblano?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Poblano.
Has El Sabor Poblano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sabor Poblano have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Sabor Poblano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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