SALATINO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

624-626 S RACINE AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2012.

Last inspected Feb 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2
2012
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AS WELL AS DELI PIZZA DISPLAY CASE.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS AT SODA DISPENSING ROOM, IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN AREA, AND AT WALL NEXT TO MAIN REAR FOOD PREPLINE. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS AT KITCHEN CELINGS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR DURING FOOD PREP.

AUG 11
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A RUSTY BIN, CLEAN OFF RUSTY BUILDUP. CLEAN THE DIRTY SHELF BEHIND THE POT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL. CLEAN THE GREASE OFF OF THE CONCRETE PAD OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR ICE CREAM SERVICE.

DEC 2
2010
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean the walk-in cooler ceiling.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors behind the beer cooler and rotating oven.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The wall next to the rotating oven has a large opening which needs to be sealed. Replace the ceiling tile above the hot line. Repair the damaged masonry on the north outer wall.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.

NOV 18
2010
FAIL 0 violations

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