Papa's Cache Sabroso
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Papa's Cache Sabroso 18 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Papa's Cache Sabroso's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604036 10/3/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS:#58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK )
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR BACK DOOR AND BASEMENT SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN CLOSET.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CHEMICAL BUCKETS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND PUT DISHES AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING. DISHES MUST BE SANITIZED IN APPROPRIATE SOLUTION AFTER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE OPERATOR STATED THAT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS UPSTAIRS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT SEEN FOR 75 MINUTES RECORDED VIA STOPWATCH. TCS FOODS SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CUT BANANAS/PLANTAINS ON THE FLOOR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP IN THE HOT FOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, BEANS) WITH AN EXPIRED ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DATED 05/08/2020. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, HALLWAY WITH DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OR REMOVE DOOR BETWEEN REAR PREP AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 EMPLOYEE'S NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRYING RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE THAT IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DERRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Aug 9, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS THE OTHER WITHOUT HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE ,SLICED TOMATOES MAKING SANDWICHES ETC.) EVERY ORDER MADE THEY WILL WIPES HAND ON CLOTH WHICH WAS USED TO WIPE THE PREP TABLES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE OTHER WILL WIPES HIS GLOVED HANDS ON HIS APRON. NO HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS GIVEN TO MANAGER ON DUTY WHICH SE CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT OF IT,INSIDE A DIRTY SERVING SPOON,SOAP IS BLOCKED BY GRIMED GREEN ELECTRICAL CORD,AND NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. NO OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREMISES.EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS DUE TO SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND GARBAGE CONTAINER RELOCATED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-31-15,REPORT #1453856 #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. TODAY 4-8-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 8-9-2016 OBSERVED SOME VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBERR GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT MEZZANINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM4-8-16,REPORT#1751687 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,INSTEAD POSTED WAS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 3-31-15. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.PRESENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-31-15,REPORT #1453856 #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. TODAY 4-8-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON WINDOW AIR CONDITION AND CEILING FAN AT MEZZANINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WINDOW WALLS AROUND THE AIR CONDITION AT MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXCESS BLACK DUST ON CEILING AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES HANDLING DIRTY DISHES THEN CLEAN DISHES WITOUT HAND WASHING.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH FOOD GLOVES ON WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,CONTAINER,DISHES,MULTI USE UTENSILS, ON SHELVES,DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES NOR HAND WASHINGBETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND HANDLING CLEAN DISHES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING /GLOVES PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,DISHES CONTAINERS ETC. HELPED SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MANAGER,PRESENTLY 100ppm. ALSO NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT, TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR SANITIZER .FEW GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-31-15,REPORT #1453856 #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. #36-LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37-BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-8-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP ON WINDOW AIR CONDITION AND CEILING FAN AT MEZZANINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WINDOW WALLS AROUND THE AIR CONDITION AT MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXCESS BLACK DUST ON CEILING AT MEZZANINE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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78
Mar 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
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78
Nov 24, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN UPPER PREP/STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT BULBS, VENTS, FILTERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS NEAR ROTISSERIE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Sep 17, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace damaged floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs to install shatter proof bulbs.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer for non-working thermometer gauges for cooler units.
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74
Sep 6, 2013
Routine
8 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: Evidence of rodent and insect activity found on premises. Observed 15 plus mice dropping in furnace room scattered and approximately 10 ants in corner behind prep table. Pest control not provided with all wriiten documents. Instructed to have licensed pest control service premsies and provided logbok with all required documents, must remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outisde greae boex not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed outside grease box with waste grease on top of lid and encrusted grease along sides dripping to ground. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace damaged floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs to install shatter proof bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment. Instructed to provide stoppers for sink.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer for non-working thermometer gauges for cooler units.
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Jun 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPAIR, MUST REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINES AT AIR CONDITIONER, THATS LEAKING ON DINING ROOM TABLE
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Sep 2, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHT IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa's Cache Sabroso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa's Cache Sabroso on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa's Cache Sabroso?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Papa's Cache Sabroso.
Has Papa's Cache Sabroso's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa's Cache Sabroso have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Papa's Cache Sabroso means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Papa's Cache Sabroso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papa's Cache Sabroso is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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