Salad House

3176 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Salad House has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Salad House's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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 26, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF AVOCADOS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBATIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SALAD 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Dec 8, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME (DRY FOOD).
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: BOILED PEELED EGGS AT TEMP 51.5F; VARIOUS KING OF DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 53.8F; BONELESS BUFFALO CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.5F; BOILED HAM(CUT IN STRIP) AT TEMP OF 53.4F TO 57F; TOFU AT TEMP OF 59.5F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE(BLUE CRUMBLE CHEESE,SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AND ETC) AT TEMP OF 51.4 TO 53.7F;ONE CONTAINER OF DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.3F STORED INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR SERVING COOLER.THREE BUCKETS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.4F TO 54.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. 41.6F . BOTH UNIT IN QUESTION ADEQUATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: 41.7F AND BELOW.POUNDS 60,VALUE 300 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LID NOT CLOSED DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME(DRY FOOD)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF GRIME AT BLADE AND BASE OF UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SAID LID
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Dec 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44-51 DEGREES F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 48 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATO, 60 DEGREES F; BEANS, 56 DEGREES F; CORN, 50 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 49-51 DEGREES F; VARIOUS FLAVORS OF CHICKEN, 47-48 DEGREES F; TOFU, 46 DEGREES F; DELI MEAT, 49 DEGREES F; PEAS, 53 DEGREES F; OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPARING SALADS AND WRAPS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. OPERATOR PROVIDED HATS AND HAIR NETS DURING INSPECTION. CDI
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Aug 22, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE OF THE SINKS WITH UTENSIL AND SCRUBBING SPONGE INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD AREAS. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO, SUCH AS PLASTIC SODA CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 4, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING AT 55.2F, ITALIAN DRESSING 51.4F, HONEY DIJON DRESING AT 50.5 GREAK VINAGRET DRESSING, CHICKEN SALAD 50.3F, BLACK BEANS 51.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCT 11LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $40.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA PREPARING SALADS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Nov 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle side of three compartment sink, food debris water coming up from left compartment of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize slicer food equipment and after each bulk use.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling tiles around the rear 3 compartment sink area not clean.Must clean to smooth and cleanable surfaces.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Burnt out light bulbs at rear 3 compartment sink area.Must replace.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water leak at drain pipe beneath the rear exposed handsink.Must repair.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Sep 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION OBSERVED. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED, EMPLOYEE CUTTING FRESH BROCCOLI ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT FOOD PREP THEN STOP TO CALL CERTIFIED MANAGER ON CELL PHONE THEN RETRIEVE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM SOME OTHER AREA OF THE RESTAURANT AND RETURN TO CUTTING READY TO EAT BROCCOLI WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. WHEN THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED, HE REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. BROCCOLI DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS WERE BEING MIS-HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-9-10 POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSIL FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON REAR PATIO WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITATION SOLUTION.
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Sep 9, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salad House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salad House on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salad House?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salad House.

Has Salad House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salad House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salad House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Salad House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salad House is inspected roughly once per year on average.