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The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse

200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 24, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES AT CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SLICER NOT CLEAN, FAN COVERS, MUST KEEP KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SECTION OF KITCHEN FLOOR THAT IS TRAPPING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND WHEELS OF FRYERS & BROILER, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Jun 16, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS OF SMALL & BIG COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER (1ST FLOOR REAR) NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE DRY WALL OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM IS CRUMBLING AT THE UPPER NORTH & EAST SECTIONS OF THIS ROOM-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE BALLAST OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTS ARE NOT PREPERLY WORKING (LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING & DIM)-MUST ADDRESS. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AND ICE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT BASEMENT, ABOVE PREP AND AT WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse on file is from Sep 24, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse.

Has The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Saloon Ltd — the Saloon Steakhouse 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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