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Sari's Restaurant

2525 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Other
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Sari's Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Aug 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-010)
3
86
Aug 14, 2025
License
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-010)
3
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135.0F AND CONNECT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AT 0.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
33
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOW DRAIN OVERFLOWING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
52
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MANAGER STATES THEY WILL HAVE FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE CONSUMED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAR SIZE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SIZE OR ELIMINATE LARGE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
36
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sari's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sari's Restaurant on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sari's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sari's Restaurant.

Has Sari's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sari's Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sari's Restaurant 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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