Pass

Sabe a Zulia

5306-5308 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 15, 2026

Sabe a Zulia was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed plates, pans, bowls etc in main prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, pans, bowls, etc after sanitizing and air drying.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed the interior of all cold-hold units, each in freezers, ovens, deep fryers, etc. In need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to detail clean floors, along walls in all corners, tops of boilers, grease traps, exterior of cold holding and cooking equipmen and behind and under all storage shelves and prep tables.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates, pans, bowls etc in main prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, pans, bowls, etc after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all cold-hold units, each in freezers, ovens, deep fryers, etc. In need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors, along walls in all corners, tops of boilers, grease traps, exterior of cold holding and cooking equipmen and behind and under all storage shelves and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BACK OF HOT WATER HEATER. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored in container hanging inside handsink. Do not store ice scoop in hand sink. Store in a clean dry container on top of machine away from possible contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE UNITS NOT MAINAINED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE TOP, OUTSIDES, AND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY COVERED AND THE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE NOT MINIMIZED TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT ATTRACTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling above food preparation area with missing broken ceiling tiles. Replace and maintain all ceilings within facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed violations not corrected from report # 2590383 dated 3/1/24 including the following violations: #55 observed a heavy accumulation of dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. #47 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #49 observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 burnt out light bulbs on the main prep line. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.