Salute Winebar — Cantina #46

46 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Salute Winebar — Cantina #46 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Salute Winebar — Cantina #46's record stops at Jun 30, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

Salute Winebar — Cantina #46's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( PORK, CHICKEN... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAR BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING USED FOR WATER SERVICE NOT WASHED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH WITH BRUSH AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMP SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT BAR/SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ALONG THE WALLS OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WARMER TRAY NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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90
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND PORK) WAS BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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90
Sep 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL NEXT TO CLEAN PANS STORAGE ABOVE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE, SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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90
Aug 12, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BAR & DISHROOM AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Aug 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT AT DISHMACHINE. FOUND THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 0-PPM WHILE BEING USED BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO YSE THE 3-COMP SINK UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND 6-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING AROUND SODA GUN & HANDSINK AT THE BAR; 18-ON CEILING ALONG THE NOTRHWEST SECTION OF THE DINING ROOM & 12-ON THE OPPOSITE CEILING OF THE SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOORS UNDER BAR'S HANDSINK & UNDER ICE BINS NEED CLEANING DUE TO SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL AFFECTED WALLS/CEILING (FROM PEST SIGHTINGS) MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK HAS EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT COOK'S LINE-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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May 9, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DRAIN AT KITCHEN HANDSINK, FLOOR OF COOLER BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, GASKETS OF DOOR COOLERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS & CORNER WALL COVING AT COOK'S LINE-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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May 21, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. No running hot water on premises at this time. Instructed manager must have running hot water throughout premises. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058046 16.
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95
Apr 13, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salute Winebar — Cantina #46 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salute Winebar — Cantina #46 on file is from Jun 30, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salute Winebar — Cantina #46?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salute Winebar — Cantina #46.

Has Salute Winebar — Cantina #46's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salute Winebar — Cantina #46 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salute Winebar — Cantina #46 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.