Sabor Saveur

2013 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sabor Saveur has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Mar 7, 2012, 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 Saveur's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2012

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.DETAIL CLEAN UPPER/LOWER WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Dec 7, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2011

Routine

2 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN, DINING AND STORAGE AREAS, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Mar 26, 2010

Routine

3 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.MUST RE-CAULK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

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 units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Saveur last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Saveur on file is from Mar 7, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Sabor Saveur's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor Saveur have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabor Saveur 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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