SABA ITALIAN BAR & KITCHEN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/07/25

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at SABA ITALIAN BAR & KITCHEN in an inspection dated 08/07/2025.

Located at 2715-2719 N MILWAUKEE AVE, the facility is part of CHICAGO's diverse food service industry. Routine inspections help maintain consistent safety standards throughout the city's dining establishments.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Observed Person in Charge Without Proof of Food Safety Management Training. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The second violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed Facility Food Handlers Preparing and Handling Time and Temperature Control for Safety (tcs) Foods Without a City of Chicago Food Service Manager Certificate Holder on Site. a Certified Food Manager Arrived at 12:10 Pm. Business Opened at 7 Am. Person in Charge Presented Letter of Proof of Enrollment in a Foodservice Sanitation Managers Certification Course Dated October 1,2021. Then Called a Certified Food Service Manager From Neighboring Retail Food Establishment to Present Their Certificate. Informed Person in Charge of an Original City of Chicago Food Service Certificate Must Remain Posted on Site, and the Named Certified Manager Shall Be on Site During All Tcs Food Prep, Cooking, Serving, and Operating Hours. Priority Foundation Violation #7-38-012. Citation Issued. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Contaminat. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/07/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.