Food Safety Report: Sabor Latino Restaurant, 3810 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States.

3810 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 29, 2020
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside drink cooler located behind checkout counter. Instructed to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 4 rodent droppings in dining room, approximately 100 rodent droppings in unused stove in prep area, and an additional 2 rodent droppings near broken baseboard behind cabinet in dining room. Instructed to receive additional pest control service, remove droppings, and maintain premises free of pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn and broken gaskets on prep cooler located in prep area across from stove. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed leak coming from inside prep cooler located across from stove in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board in prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed water backing up from one compartment to another in unused 3 compartment sink located in unused bakery section of facility. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed green slime build up on drain stopper located in unused 3 compartment sink in unused bakery department. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain free of slime.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed slight leak at water pipe connected to wall in rear bakery prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed multiple ceiling panels in bakery prep area damaged, broken, and caving in. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed approximately 1/4 inch deep puddle of standing water on floor in bakery prep area. Instructed to maintain facility free of standing water.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused large 2 door cooler in rear of bakery section and unused stove in food prep area. Instructed to either repair items so that they are functional or remove from premises.

Source: chicago.gov