Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2019
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon's record stops at Mar 13, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME(EGGS,STEAK), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTTER BUNS BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/ BAG IE,BAGGIES, OR ZIPLOC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF CONTENTS. MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT SHELF LOCATED UNDER THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BINS OF RICE, BEANS AND SUGAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. BLOCKED BY A PORTABLE COOLER, SOILED DISHES AND SERVING UTENSILS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN AND AROUND HAND SINK. HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN AND AROUND SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST, CLEAN 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 GREASE BUILD -UP ON WALLS BEHIND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK RIGHT SIDE AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN MISSING COVER FOR FAN INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL,DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET,DRY STORAGE ROOM FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 4, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF THE EXHAUST HOOD IS SEPARATING AT THE SEAMS, REPAIR THE CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE LOWBOY COOLER HAS A DAMAGED THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon on file is from Mar 13, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon.
Has Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Sabor Y Sazon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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