Sabatinos
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sabatinos, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sabatinos dates to Apr 5, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LID ON THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. RE ROUTE SODA PIPE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found excessive amount of black and orange mold like substances on upper interiors of two ice machines upstairs. Also found black slimy substance on crease of lid on outside of left ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, remove all mold and sanitize both machines. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed frying pans stored upright under hood on a shelf above the cooking line. Instructed to invert all cookware to prevent contamination.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found grease build up under fryer.(There is also a leak under the fry basket.) Must repair and remove grease. 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: Found peeling paint on ceiling in dry storage room on 2nd floor. Instructed to repair. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found cracked light shields in dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN COOKS LINE WALL. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. TORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES DIRTY AND STICKY TO THE TOUCH. 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: HOLE IN WALL TILE AT THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPLACE TILE. WALL AND PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 30, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR UNIT IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR SODA GUN DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 1ST AND FLOOR BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS ESPECIALLY RUBBER GASKET WITH FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK IN COOLR HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE ROOM NEED REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. MUST RMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SEAL WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BOXES ON FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM . Boxes must be six inches off floor.
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May 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Storage room in 2nd floor ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired, missing exhaust vent guard in storage room 1st fl, shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOXIC CHEMICAL INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH OPEN COTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-6 GAL OF DETERGENTS,6 GAL OF BLEACH AND 2 BIG CONTAINERS OF CLEANERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CHEMICALS,MANAGER TRANSFERRED CHEMICALS TO THE LINEN ROOM
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
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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. COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM DOOR ON EXIT DOOR NEAR DISH AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
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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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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 ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HOLE IN THE CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET MUST BE SEALED
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Dec 22, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert single use containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep tables, prep tables, counters cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Nov 16, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repair. cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced, repair.violation still remaining from inspection report#361273 dated 9/21/2010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, sinks and cooking equipment need detailed cleaning.(violation still remaining from inspection report #361273, dated 9/21/2010.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining from inspection report#361273, dated 9/21/2010.floor along wallbase not cleaned.instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. instructed to seal all holes and openings. window in second floor dressing room not maintained. instructed to install screen over window.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling in locker room shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had exposed plaster in liquor room shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shield in storage room, 2nd floor, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers,walk in cooler, prep area, storage room, and bathrooms need cleaning. Sewer gas odor in service bar (off of kitchen). Instructed to have catch basin in this area checked and maintained.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in storage rooms, liquor storage rooms, shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert and wrap utensils in prep area and on tables in dining room and to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins on second floor not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers over all bins. Wooden prep table in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal surface or recover to prevent any cross contamination or wood particles in food.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine, can opener, prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, soda gun holders, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in first floor bar area not maintained. Instructed to reseal to have non-porous surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and openings. Window in second floor dressing room not maintained. Instructed to install screen over window.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in liquor storage room. Instructed to install more light in area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders not maintained. Instructed to install drainline at holder on second floor bar. Faucet neck leaking at three compartment sink in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace washer. Women's toilet room second floor exhaust fan not maintained. Instructed to repair exhaust fan or replace unit.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside rear refrigerator. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside refrigerator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabatinos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabatinos on file is from Apr 5, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabatinos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sabatinos.
Has Sabatinos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabatinos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabatinos 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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