SALUD KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5044 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 9

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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