Salvatore'S Restaurant
Strong record across 18 inspections — minor issues only
2025-11-20 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-07-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK AT HANDWASH SINK AT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTERED MOP/SUPPLY CLOSET WITH MAINTAINANCE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN "PREP STATION" WITH ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON PROPER SHELVI...
2023-12-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SHELVING AT THE WEST BAR DIRTY, DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE REAR SIDE PREP ROOM WOODEN CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVING AT THE WEST BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED TO BE CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES/AND, OR VENT COVERS IN ...
2022-03-10 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2020-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN AT COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
POTS AND PANS UNDER THE MISSING TABLES LEGS IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVE AND REPLACE LEGS OF PREP TABLES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER SPRAYER WATER LINE IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AND BAR WALL.BROKEN WALLL AT EAST BAR.REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2019-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED AT: - REAR DISH WASHING AREA. - NORTH SIDE OF COOK LINE PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-0...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT PV BAR. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT PV BAR ADJACENT TO DRAIN BOARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW UNFURNISHED WOOD ON INTERIOR EDGE OF COOLER DOORS AT PV BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIM...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANAB...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2017-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LOOSE HANDEL ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN DISH MACHINE AREA. ADJUST SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. DEFROST COMMANDER FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FLOOR (AT DOUBLE DOORS) IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED, PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN CHILLING STATION. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2017-08-16 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING THE MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LOOSE HANDEL ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN DISH MACHINE AREA. ADJUST SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. DEFROST COMMANDER FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FLOOR (AT DOUBLE DOORS) IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED, PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN CHILLING STATION. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2016-08-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS & MISSING EXTERIOR TRIM ON WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR SAUTEE PREP C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,MEAT SLICER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH MACHINE AREA
2015-10-29 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-08-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DRIPPING INTO A BUS TUB. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE WATER LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH OF THE BARS ON TOP AND INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND BAR EQUIPMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND BOTH BARS, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BOTH BARS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE LOCATED BEHIND EITHER OF THE BARS. MUST INSTALL. OBSERVED WATER POOLING AT THE FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST ADJUST SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINE EMPTYING INTO A...
2013-09-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-08-29 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE AND PINK SLIME DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE INSIDE ICE BIN. ICE DISCARDED.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEAN, ...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINKS DO NOT PROPERLY DRAIN AND WASTE WATER BACKS UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER TWO WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST NOT USE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE OR ADDITIONAL COOKS LINE THREE COMPAR...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF COOKS LINE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER TWO OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR.
2012-04-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
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. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE BIN CONTAINERS AT BOTH BARS. MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTS...
2011-05-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
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. INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE.
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. FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING GROUTING BETWEEN TILES AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR.
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. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT PANTRY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED COOLER ON COOKS LINE MUST BE OPERATIONAL OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
2010-08-20 Pass Tag Removal 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING
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.INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN UPPER METAL PANEL MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.BROKEN GLASS UNDER BAR SINK AT WEST BAR. MUST REMOVE
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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER OF LEFT WALL AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-07-27 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN UPPER METAL PANEL MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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. BROKEN GLASS UNDER BAR SINK AT WEST BAR. MUST REMOVE.
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER OF LEFT WALL AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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