The Salchipapa House

3725 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Salchipapa House on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENT CONTAINERS/BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF PLATES AND BOWLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
45
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT AT THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 17, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Salchipapa House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Salchipapa House on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Salchipapa House?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Salchipapa House.

Has The Salchipapa House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Salchipapa House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Salchipapa House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.