What is Sabe A Zulia Express's health inspection score?

Sabe A Zulia Express has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sabe A Zulia Express last inspected?

Sabe A Zulia Express was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sabe A Zulia Express have?

Sabe A Zulia Express has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sabe A Zulia Express safe to eat at?

Sabe A Zulia Express has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sabe A Zulia Express serve?

Sabe A Zulia Express serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sabe A Zulia Express

Name: Sabe A Zulia Express
Address: 7024 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60707
Rating: 77

7024 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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American•Chicago

Ranked #787 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+25 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

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19---OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND STORING CUP AND WIPING CLOTH INSIDE SAID HANDWASHING SINK ALSO, THE HOT WATER SUPPLY-LINE WAS TURNED-OFF WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY SERVING CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE FRONT UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−45 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND RESTROOMS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC) WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES AND SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN-BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jan 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND BAGS,GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−14 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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