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Sambo's — Sambee's

7059 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
American
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sambo's — Sambee's three times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 26, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sambo's — Sambee's dates to Apr 26, 2012.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Apr 26, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PACKED ICE CREAM REQUIRES A DIPPER WELL
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Mar 27, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE PAINTED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PACKED ICE CREAM REQUIRES A DIPPER WELL.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SEROUS 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-29-10 PER REPORT# 164796 NOT CORRECTED: -33- DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, COOLERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT-34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.-35-DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHMENTS i.e.PIPES/ELECTRICAL SWITCHES THROUGHOUT REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES & WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.-38-DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT REMOVING HEAVY DUST.-40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.-41- CLUTTER THROUGHOUT, REMOVE ALL BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ORGANIZE RESTAURANT -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS-7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER AT FRONT COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PACKED ICE CREAM REQUIRES A DIPPER WELL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sambo's — Sambee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sambo's — Sambee's on file is from Apr 26, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sambo's — Sambee's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sambo's — Sambee's.

Has Sambo's — Sambee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sambo's — Sambee's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sambo's — Sambee's 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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