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THE SABROSO POLLO

4440 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE SABROSO POLLO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629303

Location recorded for this inspection · THE SABROSO POLLO · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held at 83.4f in hot holding that's not turned on. Instructed manager to keep all hot TCS foods held at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $70.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285644

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,SOUR CREAM, CHEESE ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE CEILING AND FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AN D MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON-SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065084

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064591

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRWAY IN BULK CONTAINER STORAGE AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN 3-DOOR COOLER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR NEAR GRILL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR COOLER(SPILLS, BLACK SUBSTANCE, ETC)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO ATTIC AND INSIDE CLOSET UNDER STAIRWAY. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR 3-DOOR COOLER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955424

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD LINER IN REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES ARE ALLOWED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751704

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD AT BACK PIZZA AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT UPPER LEVEL IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLERS, BEER CLOSET AND PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT UPPER LEVEL REAR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE AREA WHERE BASKETS ARE KEPT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546239

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502123

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR DRY STORAGE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151996

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 KNIFES STORED BETWEEN TWO COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FRONT SALSA COOLER FANGUARD COVER,NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON NORTH WALL OVER RESTROOM DOOR NEED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. CLEAN CEILING ABOVE MICROWAVES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227750

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529484

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE AREA/ATTIC. ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS,ELEVATE STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT BY FURNACE. MUST REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM..MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529259

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS PREPARED YESTERDAY ( IE LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN SOUP APPROX 10 GALS -51F IN REACH IN COOLER,2-CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE -49F,50F IN WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM COOLER,MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE,PREP. CLEAN STAIRS AND FLOORS IN UPPER STORAGE IN ATTIC,ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491427

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHISME · 4440 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink.

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