SARA'S COCINA

Address: 2723 W DIVISION ST , CHICAGO, IL 60622, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 27, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (17 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Aug 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKI
• No Entry — Wed Aug 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu May 09 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
• Fail — Fri Aug 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPL
• Out of Business — Wed Mar 26 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Feb 18 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNN
• Fail — Tue Feb 04 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT H
• Pass — Tue Nov 19 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach-in cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Ice bins behind bar not prov
• Fail — Thu Nov 07 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temperature dishmachine san
• Pass — Fri Jan 11 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Dec 26 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. work order will be competed 1-2-13
• Fail — Mon Dec 17 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OBSERVED ON MARCH 6, 2012 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. MUST CORRECT. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURF
• Pass — Wed May 23 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN,REPLACE/REPAIR DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER
• Pass — Mon Mar 19 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN,REPLACE/REPAIR DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER
• Fail — Tue Mar 06 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a
• Pass — Fri Jun 24 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Jun 16 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e

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