Did Sazon Cubano 2.0 pass its last health inspection?

Sazon Cubano 2.0 at 2252 N Western Ave was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Sazon Cubano 2.0?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Sazon Cubano 2.0

2252 N Western Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 23, 2026

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 23, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2023	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 1, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2017	Suspected Food Poisoning	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2017	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2013	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Sazon Cubano 2.0 — questions

Did Sazon Cubano 2.0 pass its last health inspection?: Sazon Cubano 2.0 at 2252 N Western Ave was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Sazon Cubano 2.0?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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