Esquina del Sazon

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 21, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 50.7-69.6f. Observed cold tcs foods, pork(50.9-65.7f), bacon(69.6f) and pico de gallo containing diced tomatoes(50.7f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $280 weighing 32lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard lining shelf near rear exit door. Instructed to remove cardboard lining shelf, nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material for cleanability.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard lining floor underneath mat near fryer and handwashing sink. Instructed to remove cardboard underneath floor mat, mats shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jun 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Aug 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed crack in counter of washroom sink. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Aug 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11: observed facility storing raw meats inside of single use bags in the deep freezer. Instructed to store food items in food grade bags or containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

5. Aug 8, 2023 Fail

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   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on the menu identifying which food items on the menu are cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure and astericks next to food items that are cooked to order (eggs, steak, etc). Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters and prep tables throughout facility. Instructed to store wipe cloths in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility storing raw meats inside of single use bags in the deep freezer. Instructed to store food items in food grade bags or containers.

     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 spilled food debris at the bottom of the tall reach-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed 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 raw wood liner on the bottom shelving unit near grill. Instructed to remove or replace wodd with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged dessert for sale with info given.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Must store food storage containers from floor in walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags in reach in freezer.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up inside of microwaves.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table,lower shelf of prep tables,lower shelf under dry food storage shelf in rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in rear dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers training for employees and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide food allergen training for new managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 7, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required