Fft at Sabw
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
100
Score
Fft at Sabw appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2011. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fft at Sabw is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-65.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHEESE(47.9-58.3F), QUINOA(59.2F), CHICKEN(55.6-59.5F), KALE SALAD(50.2-51.4F), HARD BOILED EGG(60.4F), CORN(65.8F), BEANS(59.2-60.4F), SHREDDED ROMAINE(51.4F), SPINACH(48.4F), SLICED TOMATOES(55.8F), MESCLUN SALAD MIX(52.0F), SALMON(48.4F) AND TUNA(45.5-46.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $85 WEIGHING 15LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 0.25LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN EXPO SALAD STATION WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN EXPO SALAD STATION FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES OR CONVERT EXPO SALAD STATION INTO SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 131.2-134.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AND BUFFET LINE. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM DOUBLE UPRIGHT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM DOUBLE UPRIGHT OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO STOVE RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECS. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST METERED HANDSINK TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES IN THE CAFE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OVER STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE USING THE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES RANGING FROM 112F-114F, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 121F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED BREADED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 118F-120F. ALL FOODS DISCARD TOTALED $300 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARD SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE 37TH FLOOR AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE FRONT AND DISH WASHING FOOD PREP AREAS LOCATED ON THE 37TH FLOOR AND IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS AND IF ANY ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTINUE USING THE ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE CATERING FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 38TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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Sep 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 5LBS OF HAM AT 50.8F, 1LBS OF SLICED CHICKEN AT 51.5F,3 LBS SLICED TURKEY AT 47.8F AND YOGURT AT 52F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $35. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE STORED ABOVE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE GRILL ARE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPER, SALT, WALNUTS AND OIL OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT REAR HAND WASH SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON THE GRILL LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CUTTING SURFACES.
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Aug 15, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS PROPERLY.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILL BOTH ON THE 38TH FLOOR INSIDE THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE SEPARATELY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF A BUCKET ON THE 38TH FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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May 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER USED AS BULK FOOD CONTAINER SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOURING PADS AND DISH SOAP STORED TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT DELI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE AT COFFEE STATION USING PLASTIC DISPOSABLE CUPS TO SCOOP UP ICE, INSRUCTED TO USE PROEPR SCOOPS.
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Dec 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEHIND THE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS HANGING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATELY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PAIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE. STORE FOOD SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE PIZZA OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HIGHER WATER PRESSURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN STOPPER OF THE LEFT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN STOPPERS.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS AND BOXES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED TOO CLOSE ON TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR OR HIGHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR HAVE IT WHEELED TO DISH WASHING AREA WEHRE THERE IS A SPRAYER FAUCET. RECOMMENDED TO POST CLEANING PROCEDURE IF WHEELING IS CHOSEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IMPROVISED FLY TRAP STORED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD STORAGE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORE ON FOOD SHELVES AND LIVE POTERY PLANT STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
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Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 70 IN THE HALLWAY AND DISH MACHINE AREA, 50 IN THE REAR PREP AND 40 IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Nov 1, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY WET IN DISHMACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
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Oct 25, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE WOULD ONLY REACH 170F AND AFTER A COUPLE OF TRAYS BEING RAN THROUGH II WOULD DECREASE IN TEMP. TO 158F. UNIT WAS TAGGED-HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED, ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. WHEN FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@OFCHICAGO.ORG TO CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA (15.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY WET IN DISHMACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fft at Sabw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fft at Sabw on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fft at Sabw?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fft at Sabw.
Has Fft at Sabw's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fft at Sabw have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fft at Sabw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fft at Sabw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fft at Sabw is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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