What is Sabor A Cafe Restaurant's health inspection score?

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sabor A Cafe Restaurant last inspected?

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on January 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sabor A Cafe Restaurant have?

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant has 27 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sabor A Cafe Restaurant safe to eat at?

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sabor A Cafe Restaurant serve?

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sabor A Cafe Restaurant

Name: Sabor A Cafe Restaurant
Address: 2435 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 73

2435 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/23/2025

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0Good

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 72% of cafe restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+24 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2435 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Jan

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
WE OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN PREP/AND DISHROOM AREAS. MULTI-USE UTENSIL WERE WASHED. UNIT WAS SET UP. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR ALL DISHWARE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE" CONTACTED C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURN OF 1-13-25, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR THE ABOVE UNIT WAS PROVIDED. PRESENTLY MAINTAIN 100PPM. UNTAGGED UNIT AND USE IT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE ITEMS
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND WALLS. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER(FREEZER DOOR),BROKEN INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT ARE LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-2023,REPORT#: 2586505 #37) 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55)6-501.11: (OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS- ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES. SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−28 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING FULLY COOKED, READY-TO-EAT PLANTAIN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. 3 LBS OF PLANTAINS VALUED AT $50 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTAINING FOODS NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAINING IT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS--I ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND SMOOTHLY SEAL THE HOLE IN THE CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE GRILL ALONG MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRCUTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHTOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA , IN CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN CEILING ALONG MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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