Salero
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Salero has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 13, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Salero's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 13, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Salero trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 13, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11 (E)(E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS ,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND PREP AREA THROUGHOUT THE BASEMEN. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.01.13(A) MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL WERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed glassware behind bar and dining service station, facing up right, while in storage. Instructed manager to invert at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed missing toilet lid in employer restroom in basement area. Instructed manager to provide.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on exterior surface of all hood filters in rear kitchen area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dark mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to remove and resurface. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed chipped and cracked flooring throughout kitchen floor. Especially along floor and wall junction, throughout said area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable at all times.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood shelving in dry storage cabinet in basement. Must paint or seal to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Found excessive rust on grease trap in kitchen on main floor. Must remove, or paint. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found debris (broken glass, etc.) on the floors under shelves in the wine room. Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SASHIMI STYLE FISH "HAMACHI CRUDO" LISTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT THE LICENSEE SHALL INFROM THE PUBLIC IN WRITING OF THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PATCH OF FLOOR COVERING MISSING NEAR THE PLANCHA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PARTICULATE MATTER ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID TO THE TOILET IS MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE SET UNPROTECTED ON THE DINING TABLES. MUST PROTECT SILVERWARE DURING STORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PRIVATE DINING RESTROOMS WERE OBSERVED TO BE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING FANS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING CLOSET AREAS: UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 13, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENT COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR OR INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 8, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENT COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR OR INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salero on file is from Sep 13, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salero?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salero.
Has Salero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salero have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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