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SALERNO'S

1201 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300460

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THERE MUST BE A FOOD LABEL OF THE COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN MOUNTED ON WOODEN SLATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THE DEEP FRYER, AND STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241074

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240612

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food service manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served, such as chicken during inspection. Instructed to have a certified manager on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation # 7-38-012.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Observed no thermometers in use, instructed manager to have thermometers in-use and accessible for use by employees. Instructed manager to comply or citation will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Observed no sanitizer test strips for the dish machine, instructed to have sanitizer test strips as a means to monitor its use and effectiveness of sanitation. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: See violation #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2184975 date 7-24-18. ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184975

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS, PANS AND PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, DISH AREA AND PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088747

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. PORK, ALFREDO SAUCE, VEAL, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS IN THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN DIRECTLY IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. NO LIVE ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SALAD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT CEILING FROM A RECENT REPAIR THE FACILITY MADE FROM A LEAKING PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING DRYWALL ON THE CEILING CUTOUT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976415

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937929

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1937382 DATED 06/23/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #29-FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609286 DATED 01/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS. 38-REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BAR GUNS IN THE BAR AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS A HAND WASHING SINK) IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ICE CREAM SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN A PITCHER OF DIRTY WATER BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR STORAGE OF SCOOPS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOP WATER AND PROPERLY HANG THE MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR THE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN ALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937382

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 20 IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND 5 IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1609286 DATED 01/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 35-CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS. 38-REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANANBLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED AS A HAND WASHING SINK) IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PIZZA OVEN AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOP WATER AND PROPERLY HANG THE MOP UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR THE SMALL FLIES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN ALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609286

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592035

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHROOM, FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1538019

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 46.2F TO 46.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F. REFRIGERATION REPAIR ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND AT THE END OF INSPECTION THE COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 37F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROXIMATELY 20LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.4F AND 54.4F, 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 46F, 80LBS COOKED PASTA AT 51.8F, 10LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 43.9F, 5LBS HARD BOILED EGGS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1000.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING/RINSING FRESH, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. FOOD DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES AND ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE DONE IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK OR THE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK CORNMEAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST AROUND THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH DRIPPING CONDENSATION FROM THE DOOR INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537287

Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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