Sbarro
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sbarro six times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Sbarro's record stops at Jan 8, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “allergen training as required”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PIZZA WAS BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING OF CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK ON THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FLOUR ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FLOUR, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
5 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON SALAD/PASTA COOLER CONDENSER ADJACENT TO STEAM TABLE AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY OFFICE TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS (HAIR NETS, CAPS) FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING TOILET PIPE AT THE TOILET STALL NEXT TO THE HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOUNGE CAUSING PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN DRY AND WELL MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING TOILET PIPE AT THE TOILET STALL NEXT TO THE HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOUNGE CAUSING PUDDLE OF WATER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER FILLING SINGLE SERVICE DRINK CUPS WITH ICE WITHOUT USING A PROPER SCOOP/UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDLED SCOOP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE SIDE OF THE SODA DISPENSER TO PROPERLY FILL DRINK CONTAINERS WITH ICE AND AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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May 12, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Jan 8, 2020. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sbarro 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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