Sabroso Grill

3816 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sabroso Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2012. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Sabroso Grill since Mar 6, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2012

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RUBBING HIS NOSE AND FACE WHILE PREPARING FOOD; THEN WHEN TOLD TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE WENT TO WASH HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (PREPARING MEATS, BEANS, ETC..)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON 4 DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TALBES AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND CABINETS UNDER HAND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND MOP CLOSET.

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. MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT EAST WALL IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS SAME AREA AROUND PIPES.

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

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP CLOSET; MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Apr 27, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER . ALSO BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE AND CHIPS MUST HAVE A LABEL.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Apr 15, 2010

Routine

3 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. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINNING AND FRONT DINNING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOZZEL LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabroso Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabroso Grill on file is from Mar 6, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabroso Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabroso Grill.

Has Sabroso Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sabroso Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabroso Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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