The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2025-11-04
What You Should Know
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene minor 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-11-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish machine at the bar area not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP ON SITE FOR ROP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION#32
minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
No variance on site for using ROP machine. found several vacuumed package food items in walk-in cooler and freezer, Instructed manager to discontinue using machine until a variance from CDPH is obtained. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. machin...
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.
minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints in kitchen, Instructed to wear.
minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed top air dry all multi-use utensils.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Mop sink next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to install a barrier.
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2IN GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOORS ON FIRST FLOOR IN GA AREA AND SECOND FLOOR NEAR BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL GENDER WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FIRST FLOOR UTILITY ROOM'S FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GRIME AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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