What is The Sabroso Pollo's health inspection score?

The Sabroso Pollo has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Sabroso Pollo last inspected?

The Sabroso Pollo was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Sabroso Pollo have?

The Sabroso Pollo has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Sabroso Pollo safe to eat at?

Yes, The Sabroso Pollo has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Sabroso Pollo

Name: The Sabroso Pollo
Address: 4440 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 85

4440 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #661 of 1000 in Chicago

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6 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-12 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Jan 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hand soap provided at main prep kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found 20 lbs of cooked chicken held at 83.4f in hot holding that's not turned on. Instructed manager to keep all hot TCS foods held at 135f or higher. Priority violation 7-38-005. Chicken discarded valued at $70.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR (PIZZA PREP) IN NEED OF CLENAING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER/PREP TABLE, UNUSED PIZZA BOXES AND STORAGE SPACES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE LOCATED IN WOMENTS TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVERING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNOPENED ALCOHOL AND OTHER BEVERAGES, KITCHENWARE EQUIPMENT, OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE−5
OBSERVED FOUR LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS PREPARED ON JUNE 30, 2024 TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AS FOLLOWS: SOUP 54.0F, SALSA 57.6F, CHICKEN BROTH 67.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. 120 LB, VALUE $200. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 57�C (135�F) to 21�C (70�F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57�C (135�F) to 5�C (41�F) or less. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION NOT ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. BASED ON THE OWNER'S INFORMATION THE FACILITY WILL PREPARE MADE TO ORDER EGGS AND HAMBURGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED RECYCLABLES AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MENTIONED AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION COVER ON THE CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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