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SALONICA RESTAURANT

1438-1440 E 57TH ST · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SALONICA RESTAURANT on .

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629265

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176549

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TOAST, BACON, TURKEY, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICH. THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED AND NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZER BULK CONTAINERS, AND INSIDE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT UNDER DISH MACHINE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ALL SHELVES IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREA, SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE OFF FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH-IN COOLERS AND STEAM TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. REPAIR GASKET ON HOT WATER FAUCET OF EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND COFFEE PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989828

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932815

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: NOTED A WOODEN MAKE SHIFT DOOR ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932777

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO CHLORINE REGISTERING AFTER THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. ALSO, NO PROOF OF A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGGS,SOUP,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A WOODEN MAKE SHIFT DOOR ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF SINKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386221

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MISSING KNOB ON SOUP KETTEL,TORN BOOTH SEATS,DAMAGED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS ON COOLERS AND ICE BINS IN WALK WAY TO TOILETROOM & REAR DINING AREA,WOOD SURFACE AT COUNTER TOP NEXT TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLES,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,PREP,GRILL & STEAM TABLES,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,MEAT SLICER,WHEEL BASES,,DISH RACKS,DISH MACHINE,COMPRESSOR AND FAN GUARDS WALK IN COOLERS,OVER HEAD SHELVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,REAR SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRI,DUST FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REMOVE MOLDED WALL BASES UNDER BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES UNDER DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH SUMP PUMPS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152004

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: OBSERVED SMALL BOX FREEZER LID 1ST. PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT LARGE BOX FREEZER LID, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, #10 CAN OPENER, AND CHOPPER. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN BASEMENT OVENS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319558

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,SALT)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS AS NEEDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE FACILITIES IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214391

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
673298

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH STORED OVER UNCOVERED SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND ONIONS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEAT AND POULTRY UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER GYRO MACHINE AND WAFFLE GRIDDLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER SINK, ALONG WALLS AND ON DETERGENT CONTAINER IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR PASTA CONTAINERS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN EAST BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP AROUND DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

  • 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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. PAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

  • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL, OVENS, SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.

  • 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. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, LETTUCE, OLIVES, POTATOES, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC)

  • 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. WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER GYRO MACHINE(GREASE BUILDUP), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, ETC (SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN MEN WASHROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP 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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN EAST BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENTS FROM SOUP BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531226

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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: FOUND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COLLER NOT CLEAN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF OVENS AT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
335328

Location recorded for this inspection · SALONICA RESTAURANT · 1438-1440 E 57TH ST

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. MUST DATE AND LABEL ITEMS IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET(S) ON PREP REACH-IN COOLER AND DAMAGED DOOR ON PREP REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON 1ST FL.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREAS.

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL AREAS.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND SINKS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, DINING AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND REROUTE WASTE LINE AT REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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