Salsita
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Salsita has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. Salsita was last inspected on Apr 8, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Salsita's record stops at Apr 8, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Salsita on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF 3 MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA AND ELECTRICAL UNIT CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Aug 6, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.------WALL IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RE FRIED BEANS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 126.3F AND BLACK BEANS AT 79.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AN ESTIMATED 2 POUNDS OF BEANS VALUED AT $1.60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 53.F AND 53.8F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 62.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER CHICKEN AT 62.6, PORK 63.0, AND BEEF AT 60.8. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY AND OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS WITH NO LABELS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATED, PREPARED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/21/18 INSPECTION #2213262 NOT CORRECTED. #37-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. #55 ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-#58 NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR PROPPED OPEN. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOOR. INSTRUCTED EXTERIOR DOORS LEFT OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION MUST HAVE A SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST INVASION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON MOP SINK NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.------WALL IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. DUCT TAPE COVERING CEILING WHERE VENTILATION WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB OR PROVIDE SHIELD.
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Aug 21, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER EQUIPMENT, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 8, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS)" STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED PEPPERS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 81.7F TO 86.1F,PRODUCT WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT AND LEFT OUT TO COOL.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS14,VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP CONTAINER AND EDGE OF THE UNIT AND GROUND SATURATED WITH WASTE OIL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID CONTAINER CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(b).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER EQUIPMENT, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 POUNDS OF RAW SKIRT STEAK INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. DISPOSED OF 50 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF. VALUE OF ABOUT 350 DOLLARS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PRE PARATION AREA WITHOUT COVER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly 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 TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STOPPER AT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED CEILING DUCT WORK ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF ALL ROOMS IN WHICH FOOD OR DRINK IS STORED, SOLD, PREPARED, OR COOKED SHALL BE CLEAN, NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, WASHABLE, AND SHALL BE PAINTED OR FINISHED WITH LIGHT COLOR.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND EPOXY STYLE FLOORING WITH GROOVES, CRACKS, GAPS, AND UNEVEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FLOORS IN WHICH FOOD OR DRINK IS STORED, PREPARED, OR COOKED MUST BE SMOOTH AND HAVE SUCH CONSTRUCTION AS TO BE EASILY CLEANED, AND SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW FOOD SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR RESURFACE WOOD SHELVES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salsita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salsita on file is from Apr 8, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salsita?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Salsita.
Has Salsita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salsita have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salsita means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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