Salud Y Vida

6239 N Clark Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Salud Y Vida is from Oct 24, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Salud Y Vida is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2011

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES .

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED LICENSE INSPECTION NOT OPEN OR OPERATING.

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. MUST PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRY DOOR WHICH HAVE 2 I/4" GAP. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME DURING LICENSE INSPECTION.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON DUMPSTER CONTAINER ASSIGNED TO BUSINESS OWNER BY LAND LORD.

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. REPAIR OPENING ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT GREASE TRAP.

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 PIPE UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salud Y Vida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salud Y Vida on file is from Oct 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Salud Y Vida's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Salud Y Vida have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salud Y Vida 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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