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Restaurant: Restaurante Sabor Mexico
Address: 3515 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Apr 5, 2012

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100

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Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND UP RIGHT TWO DOORS FREEZER DOORS, AT REAR PREP AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI USE UTENSILS INSIDE A TWO PART SINK, BUT NOT SANITIZING. MUST SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AT 3PART SINK WITH 100PPM CHLORINE OR THRU DISH MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE SPRAYER.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT PREP DRAWER WORN DOOR GASKETS,WALK IN COOLER GASKETS,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LIDS,TORN BOOTH SEATS,REAR PREP TABLE TRIM & UNDER SIDE OF SAME TABLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LEGS OF REAR PREP TABLE,RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR 2-DOOR PREP COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE RUSTY.MUST PROVIDE BARRIER IN GALLY PREP AREA LEADING TO MEN'S TOILET ROOM TO PROTECT FOOD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,NOZZLES & HANDLES ON SODA MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,VENTILATION VENT .
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN LIQOUR STORAGE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP NEAR VENTILATION VENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN DINING AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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.MUST PROVIDE EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE HOSE ON ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP .

ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT FROM SUB PUMP; ADVISED TO HAVE SERVICED. NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP AT THIS TIME.
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All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF DRY STORAGE PANTRY.
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CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WHEELS AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING. REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET AT DRAWER OF REACH-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO STOVE. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN GALLY AREA OF WAIT STAFF THAT LEADS TO MENS TOILET ROOM TO PROTECT SOME FOOD ITEMS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING. REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET AT DRAWER OF REACH-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO STOVE. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER IN GALLY AREA OF WAIT STAFF THAT LEADS TO MENS TOILET ROOM TO PROTECT SOME FOOD ITEMS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WHEELS AND PIPES ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT FROM SUB PUMP; ADVISED TO HAVE SERVICED. NO EVIDENCE OF BACK UP AT THIS TIME.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF DRY STORAGE PANTRY.

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