Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso

5102 S Racine St, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Very weak water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink, hot and cold water trickling from faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Found 20 lbs of cooked pork chops held at 57.8f in prep cooler, pork placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation violation 7-38-005, food discarded valued at $100.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Improper cooling method, cooked pork placed in a large container stacked tightly with closed lids preventing proper cooling, instructed to place warm food in shallow container uncovered to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, food container and large plastic tubs placed Infront of hand sink, instructed to keep sinks accessible at all times.

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint

1 critical violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 51.2 F, PORK 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $145.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 28, 2024

License

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND PAINT PEELING SHELVES IN TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso.

Has Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso 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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