Salt & Pepper Diner
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2015
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Salt & Pepper Diner 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Salt & Pepper Diner dates to Dec 4, 2015.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Salt & Pepper Diner is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 1522820, DATED 2-10-15: VIOLATION 32-"OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 33-"OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 45-"NOT ALL FOODHANDLERS HAVE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES (AFTER 30 DAYS FROM HIRE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN-IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING AND WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY PROVIDED APPROPRIATE SOAP DISPENSER WHEN NOTIFIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOODHANDLERS HAVE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES (AFTER 30 DAYS FROM HIRE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN-IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OUTSIDE OF THE MENS AND WOOMENS BATHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT ALLOWING SUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE DUE TO THE HOT WATER HANDLE HITTING THE FAUCET HEAD.
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Sep 5, 2013
Consultation
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 9, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF A 2 DRAWER COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,READING 49.9F WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER THE COOLER WILL BE TAGED ,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240,ATTENTION ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE A 2 DRAWER COOLER RANAGE FROM 46.9F TO 49.9F,FOOD ITEMS WERE BLACK BEAN HAMBURGER,HAM,AND BACON,ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 6 LBS TOTAL COST $35.00
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UNIT WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN CLEANED,FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 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 THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,THE OUTER AND INNER DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jun 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL ACROSS FROM THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Oct 12, 2011
Reinspection
2 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.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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.FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 28, 2011
Reinspection
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION 9/28/11 THE FOLLOWING --FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALONG BOTTOMS,MIDDLE OF SAID DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOMS,STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE WHERE DOORS MEET.MUST CORRECT BY 10/5/11..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ABATED.
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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..FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED NO WATER COMING OUT FROM FAUCET ONCE HOT WATER KNOB WAS PRESSED LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.THE MANAGER FOUND THAT THE HOT WATER VALVE BENEATH SAID SINK WAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEANED,SANITIZED BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ALONG REAR DISHWASHING AREAS,REAR ROLL UP GARAGED DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED GAP AT MIDDLE OF SAID DOOR LIGHT COMING THRU ALSO FOUND FRONT DOORS TO PREMISES WIDE OPEN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FRONT DOORS CLOSED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALSO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A LIGHT WELD ON THE UPPER PART OF THE 3 COMP SINK TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING STOVES AT REAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
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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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE CREAM SERVICE TABLE,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MILK COOLER FRONT AREA,NORTH COOLER COOKING LINE.
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Jan 21, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL MAINTANANCE IS NEEDED AT ROLLED UP DOOR,REAR AREA(SPACE UNDER THE DOOR)
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER SET UP DIRTY DISHES,DRINKED HIS COFFEE,SET UP MOP BUCKET AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS,STORED CLEAN DISHES AND GLASSES FROM DISHMACHINE, ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK NOT WASHING HAND PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES,AFTER OPENING AND CLOSING EXIT REAR DOORS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL INFORMATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO70331-16
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(MANAGER,SUPERVISOR AND I)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD BUILD UP FROM DISPENSER ,WHICH THE ICE IS MADE.INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70331-16
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL MAINTANANCE IS NEEDED AT ROLLED UP DOOR,REAR AREA(SPACE UNDER THE DOOR)
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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. DETAIL CLEAN NOZZLES OF ORANGE JUICE MACHINE,FRONT COUNTER.
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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. SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(NORTH WALL).
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CREAM AT 56F, HALF ANF HALF AT 55F, MEATLOAF AT 55.5F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 58F, BLUE CHEESE AT 48F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 66.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WASH AND DRY HIS HANDS IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT USING SOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS ONLY IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TO USE HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREADOR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOP OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER WHERE THE DRESSINGS AT STORED, UTENSIL DRAWER BELOW THE REAR PREP TABLE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salt & Pepper Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salt & Pepper Diner on file is from Dec 4, 2015. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salt & Pepper Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Salt & Pepper Diner.
Has Salt & Pepper Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salt & Pepper Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Salt & Pepper Diner 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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