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SABATINOS INC

4441-4443 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SABATINOS INC has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 21, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 25, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on June 7, 2016. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on June 6, 2011. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on September 21, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 39 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on April 5, 2017. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL LID ON THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. RE ROUTE SODA PIPE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED CEILING ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Found excessive amount of black and orange mold like substances on upper interiors of two ice machines upstairs. Also found black slimy substance on crease of lid on outside of left ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, remove all mold and sanitize both machines. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Observed frying pans stored upright under hood on a shelf above the cooking line. Instructed to invert all cookware to prevent contamination.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Found grease build up under fryer.(There is also a leak under the fry basket.) Must repair and remove grease. Must clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found peeling paint on ceiling in dry storage room on 2nd floor. Instructed to repair. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Found cracked light shields in dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must install hand washing sink at bar in main dining room, and also in bar on 2nd floor. Found leak under middle basin on 3 compartment sink in dish washing area. Must repair and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN COOKS LINE WALL. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. TORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXTERIOR OF BOTH FOUR DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES DIRTY AND STICKY TO THE TOUCH. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN WALL TILE AT THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPLACE TILE. WALL AND PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR UNIT IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR SODA GUN DRAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 1ST AND FLOOR BAR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS ESPECIALLY RUBBER GASKET WITH FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 2ND FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • RACKS IN WALK IN COOLR HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE ROOM NEED REPAIR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN EMPLOYEE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. MUST RMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SEAL WALLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BOXES ON FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM . Boxes must be six inches off floor.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area need cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Storage room in 2nd floor ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repaired, missing exhaust vent guard in storage room 1st fl, shall be replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • FOUND TOXIC CHEMICAL INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH OPEN COTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-6 GAL OF DETERGENTS,6 GAL OF BLEACH AND 2 BIG CONTAINERS OF CLEANERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CHEMICALS,MANAGER TRANSFERRED CHEMICALS TO THE LINEN ROOM
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM DOOR ON EXIT DOOR NEAR DISH AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HOLE IN THE CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET MUST BE SEALED
  12. Suspected Food Poisoning

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert single use containers to prevent contamination before use.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Storage shelves under prep tables, prep tables, counters cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in prep area behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
  13. Suspected Food Poisoning

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repair. cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced, repair.violation still remaining from inspection report#361273 dated 9/21/2010.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, sinks and cooking equipment need detailed cleaning.(violation still remaining from inspection report #361273, dated 9/21/2010.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Above violation still remaining from inspection report#361273, dated 9/21/2010.floor along wallbase not cleaned.instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. instructed to seal all holes and openings. window in second floor dressing room not maintained. instructed to install screen over window.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged ceiling in locker room shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had exposed plaster in liquor room shall be repair.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • missing light shield in storage room, 2nd floor, shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers,walk in cooler, prep area, storage room, and bathrooms need cleaning. Sewer gas odor in service bar (off of kitchen). Instructed to have catch basin in this area checked and maintained.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Excess debris and clutter in storage rooms, liquor storage rooms, shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  14. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert and wrap utensils in prep area and on tables in dining room and to prevent contamination before use.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ice bins on second floor not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers over all bins. Wooden prep table in prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal surface or recover to prevent any cross contamination or wood particles in food.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Interior panel of ice machine, can opener, prep tables, storage shelves, interior/exterior of coolers, soda gun holders, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in first floor bar area not maintained. Instructed to reseal to have non-porous surface.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling and walls in prep and storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and openings. Window in second floor dressing room not maintained. Instructed to install screen over window.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Adequate light not provided in liquor storage room. Instructed to install more light in area.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Soda gun holders not maintained. Instructed to install drainline at holder on second floor bar. Faucet neck leaking at three compartment sink in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace washer. Women's toilet room second floor exhaust fan not maintained. Instructed to repair exhaust fan or replace unit.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside rear refrigerator. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside refrigerator.

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