THE SALCHIPAPA HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

3725 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL COOKING AREA WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT MAIN PREP LINE GRILL AREA AND AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANGING SYSTEM TO PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611875 DATED:02/06/2025 #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 6
2025
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENT CONTAINERS/BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF PLATES AND BOWLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT AT THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE/GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 17
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED RICE AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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