Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SALERNO'S on .
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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-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533051
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING DIRECTLY OVER STORED CANNED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST MOVE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-14 NOT CORRECTED.#31- FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AND DISH AREA WITH RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. DIRTY WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREA AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. NO GREASETRAP AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOSE BIBS. SIGHTED 2 HOSES ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL HOSE BIBS. EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: USING MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING (6") TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532972
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SALAD PREP COOLER FOUND AT 60.2F WITH CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSING AT 57.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 57.4F. 15 LBS LASAGNA IN STEAM TABLE AT 106.3F AND 75.5F. 3 LBS MEATBALLS IN STEAM TABLE AT 132.F. 4 LBS STUFFED ARTICHOKES IN STEAM TABLE AT 86.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $650. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT 49.2F, 48.7F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT DISH ROOM SINK AND 48.5F AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER (NO PRESSURE) AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ONLY. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. ie: SOAKING BREAD FOR MEATBALLS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW UNCOVERED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. ALSO OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WASTE WATER INTO TWO LARGE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. BASEMENT WASTE WATER PIPING DIRECTLY OVER PREP TABLE AND STORED CANNED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR ONTO THE STREET WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/ REPAIR TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND ONTO THE GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-7-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS AND MAINTAIN.#31- FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #32-FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS ie: SHREDDED CHEESE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER. OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENERS (2). MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING/FLAKING FINISH ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH SHELVES. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PIZZA PREP AND DISH AREA WITH RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE SHELVING. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IMPROPERLY USED IN THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE HALLWAY. MUST RELOCATE TO A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND PROPERLY INSTALL TO BE EASILY REMOVED FROM WALL MOUNT TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING/SANITIZING. CONDENSATION DRIPPINNG FROM EDGE OF FAN UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER AND DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE LOCATED AT BASE OF STAIRS AND IN THE CARRY OUT PICK-UP COOLER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. DIRTY WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR WALLS. BROKEN GLASS WALL WINDOW AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND PREP. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOKS LINE, ABOVE THE SALAD PREP AREA GLASS DOOR COOLER AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREA AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. NO GREASETRAP AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASETRAP. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON HOSE BIBS. SIGHTED 2 HOSES ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ALL HOSE BIBS. EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONALS BELONGINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. USING MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING (6") TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501654
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 80 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 115 POUNDS OF PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 57.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND PACKAGED DESSERTS AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND EXCESS CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT FACILITY (ON FLOORS AND ON SHELVES). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER THE SODA LINES, ON THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER FLOORS, ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435196
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN CARRYOUT DISPLAY COOLER.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN CARRYOUT AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIZZA PREP COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361353
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Several wall tiles missing in prep area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock supplies stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers or employees in prep area not wearing hair retraints. Instructed to have all employees wearing proper hair restraintss while in prep area.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361320
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found-three prep coolers at inadequate temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods-prep cooler cooking station at 48.7 F, pizza cooler at 47.2 F and salad cooler at 64.7 F. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service. Found in 3 lbs Turkey at 47.1 F in cooking station prep cooler, 10 lbs of Sausage at 48.1 F, 2 lbs of Pepperoni at 52.0 F in pizza cooler and various condiments and sliced produce in salad cooler. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $100, 15lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Dishmachine not at properly sanitizing or at concentration strenght. Low temperature dishmachine being used is sanitizing at 50 ppm of chlorine. Instructed that low temp machine must have sanitizing concentration of 100 ppm chlorine for utensils. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Grease box not maintained rodent or insect proof outside. Observed grease box with encrusted waste grease on top and sides of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and maintain to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in right compartment, water coming up cloudy with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Also, three compartment sink faucet not maintained in basement prep area. Instructed to extend faucet arm to reach all three compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violation not corrected: 03-30-2012, report: 1202213: #30-Found large food containers not labeled in the basement prep area. Intructed to label all containers with in original containers. #33-Clean hoods in the 1st. floor prep ara above the cooking equipment and hood above the pizzaa oven has grease buid-up. #34-Clean floor under the dish machine and along the walls and in the corners in the basement food and dry goods storage area has dirt buid-up. #35-Ceiling tile in the pizza prep area are stained. Instructed to replace ceiling tile. #36-Clean the light shields in the 1st floor prep area had dust build-up. #38-Vents in the 1st. floor prep area thick with grease build-up. Instructed to detail clean. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior of ice machine, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, storage shelves-cooler and dry goods, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Several wall tiles missing in prep area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Several light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device for toilet rooms in basement.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Three compartment sink in basement leaking at all drainlines and sink stoppers not provided. Instructed to repair to prevent all leaking and provide sink stoppers for each compartment.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided in several prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock supplies stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handlers or employees in prep area not wearing hair retraints. Instructed to have all employees wearing proper hair restraintss while in prep area.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202213
Location recorded for this inspection · SALERNO'S · 1201 W GRAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL POTATOES, ONIONS, CARROTS ECT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOODS IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST.FLOOR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTS IN THE IST FLOOR PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491219
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMNET IN KITCHEN AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENTS AND REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT 3 COMPARTMENT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT FRONT GELATO ICE CREAM SERVIVE AREA
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
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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