MAR 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SALUD KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
5044 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2023 · passed with conditions
2 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE BEING SOLD IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DESSERTS BEING SOLD IN A COOLER ON THE PREMISES FROM ALISHA'S SWEET TREATS AND THINGS WHICH IS A HOME BAKER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED IN A LICENSED FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 92022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SPICE RACK, AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 42021FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. MUST AQUIRE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION UNITS.PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202021FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2021
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED MISSING SUPPLIES IN VOMIT DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS SANITIZER AND FACE MASK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPERTURE (49.7F) IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTIAN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING AND RUST ON FAN GUARD IN REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION. PRFIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITAITON ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY IN LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATON IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP RESTROOM FREE OF ODORS AND FUMES.
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