Chicago
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EAT

Salero

621-623 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
93/100

Strong record across 7 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
7
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-09-13
Pass Rate
86%
1 failure
Score
93/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-09-13
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2018-09-13 Pass Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4.602.11 (E)(E) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS ,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND PREP AREA THROUGHOUT THE BASEMEN. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.01.13(A) MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL WERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

2018-02-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed glassware behind bar and dining service station, facing up right, while in storage. Instructed manager to invert at all times.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed missing toilet lid in employer restroom in basement area. Instructed manager to provide.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build up on exterior surface of all hood filters in rear kitchen area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dark mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board....

minor Sanitation

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

Observed chipped and cracked flooring throughout kitchen floor. Especially along floor and wall junction, throughout said area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is...

2017-06-16 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found raw wood shelving in dry storage cabinet in basement. Must paint or seal to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Found excessive rust on grease trap in kitchen on main floor. Must remove, or paint. Must maintain s...

minor Sanitation

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

Found debris (broken glass, etc.) on the floors under shelves in the wine room. Must detail clean floors. Must maintain same.

2016-12-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SASHIMI STYLE FISH "HAMACHI CRUDO" LISTED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT THE LICENSEE SHALL INFROM THE PUBLIC IN WRITING OF THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PATCH OF FLOOR COVERING MISSING NEAR THE PLANCHA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PARTICULATE MATTER ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE LID TO THE TOILET IS MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2016-04-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SILVERWARE SET UNPROTECTED ON THE DINING TABLES. MUST PROTECT SILVERWARE DURING STORAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MULTIPLE LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED TO BE UNSHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS IN ALL FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PRIVATE DINING RESTROOMS WERE OBSERVED TO BE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING FANS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING CLOSET AREAS: UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INC...

2015-01-13 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENT COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR OR INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

2015-01-08 Fail License
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER VENT COVERS FOR THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR OR INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

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