Saborcito Ecuatoriano
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
SABORCITO ECUATORIANO, located at 3536 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 27, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues related to food labeling, original containers, approved thawing methods, and contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display. Across nine inspections, SABORCITO ECUATORIANO has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Mar 11, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jan 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
39
Jul 27, 2018
License
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Violations — Jan 27, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORN MEAL) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK AND FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW, SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW, OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORK AND FISH STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE HALLWAY AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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