Saborcito Ecuatoriano
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Saborcito Ecuatoriano has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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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Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS/GLASSWARE STORED INSIDE SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO THE PREP LINE COOLER IN SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 58.6F AND COOKED LENTILS AT 57.1 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX.20 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $120.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2556604 DATED JUNE 1 2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER, STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN HALLWAY 6" OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN FLOORS WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN, PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NON-MANAGER STAFF, AND TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN FREEZER UNIT, OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY, OBSERVED FLOOR BY DRY FOOD AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES, OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVING ON RACK THAT IS NOT SMOOTH IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOODS IN KITCHEN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS IN HALLWAY MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER (FRONT AREA) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAI CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Mar 11, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2359484 ON 1/28/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OFFICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER 17 LBS GUATITA 56 F (COOKED BEEF INTESTINES)AND 12 LBS SECO CHIVO (COOKED GOAT MEAT) AT 58 F. . FOOD VALUED AT $225. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 41 F OR BELOW.. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AND ALSO MISSING SIGN ON HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMP WATER 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE FROM CAULKING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ATTACHMENT TO THE WALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Mar 22, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE(TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS-RICE 146.9F.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS,PREPARED CHICKEN,TUNA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. - -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO PIC WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS,PREPARED CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC IN KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN DISHWARE AND POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. - -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2018
License
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP A WRITTEN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED LOCATION.(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR STORING PAPER GOODS(PAPER TOWEL BATHROOM TISSUE, ETC.) MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST SEAL THE GAP. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE MOP SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST SEALED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PROVIDED INFORMATION ON FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saborcito Ecuatoriano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saborcito Ecuatoriano on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saborcito Ecuatoriano?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Saborcito Ecuatoriano.
Has Saborcito Ecuatoriano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saborcito Ecuatoriano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saborcito Ecuatoriano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Saborcito Ecuatoriano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saborcito Ecuatoriano is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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