⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SALAD WORKS

(Also Known As: SALAD WORKS (T1 C18 FOOD COURT))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

License #: 1909532

32
Total Inspections
24
Passed
3
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2025 Inspection

July 8, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2025 Inspection

March 5, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 47.3F, CHICKEN 44.5F, CORN SALAD 46.4F, EGGS 4...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2024 Inspection

May 2, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT ALL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2024 Inspection

April 4, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2023 Inspection

March 14, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BAS...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2023 Inspection

March 8, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.1 F...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2022 Inspection

March 1, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2021 Inspection

August 25, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SERVICE/DISPLAY COOLER (INFRONT AREA).

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2021 Inspection

April 2, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (TORTILLA STRIPS, SALT, SUGAR ETC).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2019 Inspection

August 20, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2019 Inspection

February 7, 2019• Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2018 Inspection

October 9, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2018 Inspection

October 2, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2018 Inspection

March 1, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2017 Inspection

October 10, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2017 Inspection

May 26, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust and dirt accumulation on the wall to the right of the...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2016 Inspection

September 14, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE/BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2015 Inspection

August 31, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEA...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2015 Inspection

January 27, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE RACKS AND TRAYS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2015 Inspection

January 13, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE W...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2014 Inspection

August 8, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SINKS COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SINKS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2014 Inspection

February 3, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2013 Inspection

October 11, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP FOR SALAD CONDIMENTS (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING STYROFOAM CUP).

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 30, 2013 Inspection

April 30, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2012 Inspection

October 26, 2012• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND PREP T...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2012 Inspection

April 18, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2011 Inspection

November 29, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2011 Inspection

June 9, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2010 Inspection

September 22, 2010• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem ...

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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