SABORO Mexican Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 28, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pervious priority foundation violation not corrected. Report #2639961 dated july 21 2026 instructed facility #60 address previous core violations which included #51 repair leak at bottom of 3 compartment sink. Observed leak from bottom pipe of 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to address previous priority foundation violation . Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed person in charge to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager and original certificate are on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Jul 21, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed steak held at 130 f and beans held at 120 f. Instructed manager to ensure all hot foods are held at an adequate temperature of 135 f and above. Person in charge discared 6 pounds of steak and 3 pounds of beans ($25) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site for measuring sanitizer. Instructed manager to provide test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected. Report #2620328 dated july 9 2025 instructed facility to: #51 repair leak at the bottom of 3 compartment sink. Observed leaking pipe at bottom of 3 compartment sink when water is run. Instructed person in charge to address previous core violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed person in charge to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager and original certificate are on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jul 9, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease at interior cabinet of the deep fryer and oven.clean and maintain. Raw wooden panel at front of counter top in dining area surface not easily clenable. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under the three compartment sink(wash sink),repair issue.handwashing sink by the three compartment sink slowly draining.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Grase trap under three compartment with rust.surface not cleanable.instructed to paint.surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Broken caulking between three compartment sink and walls,replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease and grime on floors under equipments ,clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jul 1, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations