THE SALT SHED.

Chicago Health Dept

1357 N ELSTON AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

2 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

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. machine is tagged.

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.

DEC 31

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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