Sapori

2701 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Sapori is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Sapori since Oct 20, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sapori is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-20-09 NOT CORRECTED. #34- MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS, UNDER BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, UNDER ALL METAL STORAGE SHELVING.

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

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR BOTH ICE MACHINES MUST CLEAN.

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. FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH POOLING GREASE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH CHIPPED AND UNEVEN CEMENT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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. PROVIDE ABOVE BASEMENT FREEZERS.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER PANTRY EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR SINK OF WHITE ACCUMULATED ENCRUSTED BLEACH RESIDUE.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SMALL STORAGE AREA AT SIDE EXIT DOOR AND BOX FREEZER WITH CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MOP SINK CLOSET IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sapori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sapori on file is from Oct 20, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Sapori's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sapori have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sapori 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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