Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill

3809-3811 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 24, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent report on file is from Aug 24, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill is from Aug 24, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 24, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLE/OPENING INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND FRONT BAR.

Nov 14, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNWANTED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Oct 18, 2016

License

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COOLERS NOT ON OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST TURN ON AND HOLDING AT 40'F AND BELOW,

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR,

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CONTRACT ON SITE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE,

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE CONTRACT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNWANTED ITEMS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill on file is from Aug 24, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill.

Has Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabores De America, Katakana Koko Mexican Grill 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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