Sabores De Mexico En Chicago

5823 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 30, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago stretching back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 30, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago is from Nov 30, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 30, 2017

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA VULCAN 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA VULCAN 1 DOOR COOLER. SAID LEAK WAS NOT ACTIVE OVER FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

May 9, 2017

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER HEAD SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR MAT

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Nov 16, 2016

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabores De Mexico En Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago on file is from Nov 30, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago.

Has Sabores De Mexico En Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabores De Mexico En Chicago 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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