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SABORO Mexican Grill

4507 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SABORO Mexican Grill on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640747

Location recorded for this inspection · SABORO Mexican Grill · 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640320

Location recorded for this inspection · SABORO Mexican Grill · 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PERVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2639961 DATED JULY 21 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY #60 ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WHICH INCLUDED #51 REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639961

Location recorded for this inspection · SABORO Mexican Grill · 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK HELD AT 130 F AND BEANS HELD AT 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AND ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARED 6 POUNDS OF STEAK AND 3 POUNDS OF BEANS ($25) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2620328 DATED JULY 9 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #51 REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620328

Location recorded for this inspection · SABORO Mexican Grill · 4507 W LAWRENCE 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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN PANEL AT FRONT OF COUNTER TOP IN DINING AREA SURFACE NOT EASILY CLENABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH SINK),REPAIR ISSUE.HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: GRASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT WITH RUST.SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS,REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENTS ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619915

Location recorded for this inspection · SABORO Mexican Grill · 4507 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60630

194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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