Salsa and Chips

3358 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Salsa and Chips stretching back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Aug 22, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Salsa and Chips since Aug 22, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Salsa and Chips squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2017

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT) RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Jun 1, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASY BUILD-UP.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS AND WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECORD KEEPING PROOF FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

Mar 5, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR, DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON SIGN OVER THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salsa and Chips last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salsa and Chips on file is from Aug 22, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salsa and Chips?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salsa and Chips.

Has Salsa and Chips' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salsa and Chips have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salsa and Chips 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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