Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Tikal Sabor Chapin
3216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 12, 2026
4
Inspections on record
2
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 12, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. -COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE OF PREP COOLER FOR RAW MEATS (CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.). INSTUCTED TO ONLY USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND LAUNDERED DAILY.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASHCANS IN MENS AND WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOMS WITHOUT A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASHCANS IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 16, 2024 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2024 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Tikal Sabor Chapin — questions
- Did Tikal Sabor Chapin pass its last health inspection?
- Tikal Sabor Chapin at 3216 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Jan 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Tikal Sabor Chapin?
- The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SIN
- 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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