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Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso, LLC

5102 S Racine AVE, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 9, 2026

Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso, LLC was last inspected on April 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 9, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Very weak water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink, hot and cold water trickling from faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided at toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, food container and large plastic tubs placed Infront of hand sink, instructed to keep sinks accessible at all times.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found 20 lbs of cooked pork chops held at 57.8f in prep cooler, pork placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation violation 7-38-005, food discarded valued at $100.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Improper cooling method, cooked pork placed in a large container stacked tightly with closed lids preventing proper cooling, instructed to place warm food in shallow container uncovered to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2) noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the 3 door food cooler to be improper: chicken 51.2 f, pork 50.2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of products worth $145.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusted and paint peeling shelves in two-door refrigerator in front prep area. Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to replace or repaint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No drainboard is provided at the 3-compartment sink to dry dishes. Management instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.