JUL 24
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAL'S TRATTORIA.
EAT. 96/100
2834 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 24, 2025 · passed
Passed all 8 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA WITH LOW FLOOR REGROUT. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.
JUL 22024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH LOW FLOOR GROUT ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP AREA COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ALONG COOKLINE AND CEILING AT SAME. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING AND CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 302023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED: INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(EAST SIDE) REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BURNED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVES NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.BASEMENT AREA
SEP 92022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
MAR 42021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
COOKS LINE RED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN DOOR HANDLES NOTED ON BOTH TWO DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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AUG 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED ESPRESSO MACHINE ON COUNTER AT THE DINNING AREA WITH NO HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK BY THE ESPRESSO MACHINE, RELOCATE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE TO THE BAR OR CREATE AN EASY ACCESS TO THE BAR WITH A HAND WASH SINK AND A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS HAMBURGERS AND EGGS WITH NO DISCLOSURE TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR BY PREP AREA AND BY SERVICE PREP COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED ESPRESSO MACHINE ON COUNTER AT THE DINNING AREA WITH NO PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK BY THE ESPRESSO MACHINE, RELOCATE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE TO THE BAR OR CREATE AN EASY ACCESS TO THE BAR WITH A HAND WASH SINK AND A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALL BEHIND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MAY 42017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR CEILING IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET WHERE SECTIONS OF DRYWALL ARE MISSING. MUST REFINISH CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE IN BASEMENT HALL WHERE UNEVEN, FLAKING DRYWALL MATERIAL IS EXPOSED. MUST REFINISH THE CEILINGS IN THESE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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