Sabor a Gloria Restaurant
Last inspected: May 24, 2023
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Score
Sabor a Gloria Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2019. On May 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Sabor a Gloria Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 24, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sabor a Gloria Restaurant on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 FROM REPORT #2575760 ON 5/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND COMPLETE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT IN THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE ON THE COOKING LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE MIXERS AND PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND COMPLETE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT IN THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLE, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE ON THE COOKING LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (BAKERY EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT) IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS NO LONGER BEING USED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE MICROWAVE SITTING ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
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Aug 6, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE YELLOW CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND EXCESSIVE DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW, FROM REPORT #2253112 DATED 1/25/19.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. ISSUED NEW SUMMARY REPORT.COS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL BAG OF ONIONS, AND BOXES OF VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION . OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: AL CLEAN POTS,PANS, BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND FAN GUARD OF THE ONE OF THE PREP COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: TWO NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in �� (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED) -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jan 9, 2019
License
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SLEEP SOFA AND SLEEP COVERS HAVE BEEN STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE .PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.SEE VIOLATION 5-402.11. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAKING EQUIPMENT(MIXERS) TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF DAMAGED WOOD PREP BAKING TABLE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor a Gloria Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor a Gloria Restaurant on file is from May 24, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor a Gloria Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabor a Gloria Restaurant.
Has Sabor a Gloria Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor a Gloria Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabor a Gloria Restaurant 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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