Sabas Vega
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2021
100
Score
Going back to 2010, Sabas Vega has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 14, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Sabas Vega since Dec 14, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Sabas Vega's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/30/21 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED. #38: STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SHELF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT, 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE MOPS AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRYER AND 1 RAT DROPPING INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEAD RAT BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED MEAT HOOKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHEELED CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND KEPT CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OPENINGS IN PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO MUST OPEN AREA BELOW THE CARNITAS COOKING STATION AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Nov 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK, NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AND PEST ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEN WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Dec 16, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 11, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER (60F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 119F LOCATED UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHORIZO) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING CHORIZO WITHOUT A VARIANCE LETTER FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE LETTER FOR ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNTATION 7-38-005, 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 PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED, GREEN SALSA, AND PEPPERS, ONION, TOMATO MIX, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE TABLES , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, SO SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN,AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN TOASTER OVEN DRIP TRAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REMOVE MEAT JUICES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR OF THE MIDDLE SECTION OUTSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HNADLING EMPLOYEE MAKE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (CARNITAS) WHILE PREPARING AN ORDER FOR A CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR AND FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON THE BARS OF A WINDOW LOCATED BY THR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL PROPERLY ON A PROPER DRYING RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PANS OF CARNITAS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 106.1F-118.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $360 OF CARNITAS. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546563 ON 6-1-15: 45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN GLASS ON HEAT LAMP CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Jun 1, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 22, 2015
Complaint
9 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: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN RIGHT CORNER UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE 170.9F, BEANS 169.7F, AND CARNITAS 139.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERDUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Seal openings at ceiling over the dry storage shelvings in basement.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
7 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM 1ST FLR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK- CARNITAS, BEEF, BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and a splashguard is needed (left side) at the exposed handsink next to kitchen 3 compartment sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Shelvings and fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler are not cleaned.Instructed to 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: Seal openings at ceiling over the dry storage shelvings in basement.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
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 VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING. NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN IS TOO SHORT; EXTEND SO THAT NECK EXTENDS TO ALL COMPARTMENTS. CLEAN LEDGE THAT GREASE RECEPTOR SITS ON IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Oct 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. IN THE DINING ROOM SOME PARTS OF THE CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food unit. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER, REACHIN COOLERS.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabas Vega last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabas Vega on file is from Dec 14, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabas Vega?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sabas Vega.
Has Sabas Vega's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabas Vega have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabas Vega 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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