Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso, LLC

Name: Sazon Zuliano Pa' Que El Oso, LLC
Address: 5102 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL

5102 S Racine Ave

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Complaint

Apr 9, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

Very weak water pressure at kitchen hand wash sink, hot and cold water trickling from faucet, instructed to provide under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2026

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap provided at toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

Found 20 lbs of cooked pork chops held at 57.8f in prep cooler, pork placed in cooler a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation violation 7-38-005, food discarded valued at $100.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

Improper cooling method, cooked pork placed in a large container stacked tightly with closed lids preventing proper cooling, instructed to place warm food in shallow container uncovered to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 7, 2025

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 51.2 F, PORK 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $145.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 28, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTED AND PAINT PEELING SHELVES IN TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source