Salerno's

1201 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Italian
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2019
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Salerno's has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 28, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Salerno's dates to Jun 28, 2019.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.

Salerno's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THERE MUST BE A FOOD LABEL OF THE COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN MOUNTED ON WOODEN SLATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THE DEEP FRYER, AND STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
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78
Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Nov 26, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2184975 date 7-24-18. ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090.
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food service manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served, such as chicken during inspection. Instructed to have a certified manager on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation # 7-38-012.
2
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in use, instructed manager to have thermometers in-use and accessible for use by employees. Instructed manager to comply or citation will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
36
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips for the dish machine, instructed to have sanitizer test strips as a means to monitor its use and effectiveness of sanitation. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: See violation #60
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Jul 24, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
58
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
5
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS, PANS AND PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, DISH AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. PORK, ALFREDO SAUCE, VEAL, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN DIRECTLY IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. NO LIVE ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALAD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT CEILING FROM A RECENT REPAIR THE FACILITY MADE FROM A LEAKING PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING DRYWALL ON THE CEILING CUTOUT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1937382 DATED 06/23/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #29-FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609286 DATED 01/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS. 38-REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAR GUNS IN THE BAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS A HAND WASHING SINK) IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CREAM SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN A PITCHER OF DIRTY WATER BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF SCOOPS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOP WATER AND PROPERLY HANG THE MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR THE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 20 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 5 IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609286 DATED 01/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS. 38-REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS A HAND WASHING SINK) IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOP WATER AND PROPERLY HANG THE MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR THE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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78
Dec 22, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHROOM, FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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74
May 14, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 46.2F TO 46.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND AT THE END OF INSPECTION THE COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 37F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROXIMATELY 20LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F AND 54.4F, 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 46F, 80LBS COOKED PASTA AT 51.8F, 10LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 43.9F, 5LBS HARD BOILED EGGS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1000.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING/RINSING FRESH, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES AND ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE DONE IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK OR THE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CORNMEAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST AROUND THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM THE DOOR INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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67
Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING DIRECTLY OVER STORED CANNED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST MOVE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
16
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-14 NOT CORRECTED.#31- FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AND DISH AREA WITH RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. DIRTY WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREA AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. NO GREASETRAP AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOSE BIBS. SIGHTED 2 HOSES ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL HOSE BIBS. EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: USING MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING (6") TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
17 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SALAD PREP COOLER FOUND AT 60.2F WITH CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSING AT 57.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 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 FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 57.4F. 15 LBS LASAGNA IN STEAM TABLE AT 106.3F AND 75.5F. 3 LBS MEATBALLS IN STEAM TABLE AT 132.F. 4 LBS STUFFED ARTICHOKES IN STEAM TABLE AT 86.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $650. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 49.2F, 48.7F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH ROOM SINK AND 48.5F AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER (NO PRESSURE) AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. ie: SOAKING BREAD FOR MEATBALLS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. ALSO OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WASTE WATER INTO TWO LARGE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING DIRECTLY OVER PREP TABLE AND STORED CANNED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR ONTO THE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/ REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND ONTO THE GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS AND MAINTAIN.#31- FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #32-FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS ie: SHREDDED CHEESE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER. OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS (2). MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AND DISH AREA WITH RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE SHELVING. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IMPROPERLY USED IN THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE HALLWAY. MUST RELOCATE TO A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND PROPERLY INSTALL TO BE EASILY REMOVED FROM WALL MOUNT TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING/SANITIZING. CONDENSATION DRIPPINNG FROM EDGE OF FAN UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER AND DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE LOCATED AT BASE OF STAIRS AND IN THE CARRY OUT PICK-UP COOLER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. DIRTY WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS. BROKEN GLASS WALL WINDOW AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PREP. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOKS LINE, ABOVE THE SALAD PREP AREA GLASS DOOR COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREA AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. NO GREASETRAP AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOSE BIBS. SIGHTED 2 HOSES ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL HOSE BIBS. EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONALS BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. USING MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING (6") TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 7, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 115 POUNDS OF PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 57.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN CARRYOUT DISPLAY COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN CARRYOUT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIZZA PREP COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 20, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several wall tiles missing in prep area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock supplies stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers or employees in prep area not wearing hair retraints. Instructed to have all employees wearing proper hair restraintss while in prep area.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
16 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found-three prep coolers at inadequate temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods-prep cooler cooking station at 48.7 F, pizza cooler at 47.2 F and salad cooler at 64.7 F. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service. Found in 3 lbs Turkey at 47.1 F in cooking station prep cooler, 10 lbs of Sausage at 48.1 F, 2 lbs of Pepperoni at 52.0 F in pizza cooler and various condiments and sliced produce in salad cooler. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $100, 15lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Dishmachine not at properly sanitizing or at concentration strenght. Low temperature dishmachine being used is sanitizing at 50 ppm of chlorine. Instructed that low temp machine must have sanitizing concentration of 100 ppm chlorine for utensils. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Grease box not maintained rodent or insect proof outside. Observed grease box with encrusted waste grease on top and sides of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and maintain to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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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 right compartment, water coming up cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Also, three compartment sink faucet not maintained in basement prep area. Instructed to extend faucet arm to reach all three compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected: 03-30-2012, report: 1202213: #30-Found large food containers not labeled in the basement prep area. Intructed to label all containers with in original containers. #33-Clean hoods in the 1st. floor prep ara above the cooking equipment and hood above the pizzaa oven has grease buid-up. #34-Clean floor under the dish machine and along the walls and in the corners in the basement food and dry goods storage area has dirt buid-up. #35-Ceiling tile in the pizza prep area are stained. Instructed to replace ceiling tile. #36-Clean the light shields in the 1st floor prep area had dust build-up. #38-Vents in the 1st. floor prep area thick with grease build-up. Instructed to detail clean. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, storage shelves-cooler and dry goods, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Several wall tiles missing in prep area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Several light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device for toilet rooms in basement.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink in basement leaking at all drainlines and sink stoppers not provided. Instructed to repair to prevent all leaking and provide sink stoppers for each compartment.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in several prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock supplies stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers or employees in prep area not wearing hair retraints. Instructed to have all employees wearing proper hair restraintss while in prep area.
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Mar 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL POTATOES, ONIONS, CARROTS ECT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOODS IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST.FLOOR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTS IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Jan 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMNET IN KITCHEN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS AND REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT FRONT GELATO ICE CREAM SERVIVE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salerno's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salerno's on file is from Jun 28, 2019. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salerno's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Salerno's.

Has Salerno's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salerno's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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