⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SALERNO'S

1201 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 12687

20
Total Inspections
9
Passed
6
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2019 Inspection

June 28, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2018 Inspection

December 5, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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 D...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 26, 2018 Inspection

November 26, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 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...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2018 Inspection

July 24, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 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 A...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2017 Inspection

September 22, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 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 FO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2016 Inspection

December 2, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2016 Inspection

June 30, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 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...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2016 Inspection

June 23, 2016• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 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...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2016 Inspection

January 5, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 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 DEE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2015 Inspection

December 22, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 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 CEILIN...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2015 Inspection

May 14, 2015• Suspected Food Poisoning• 8 violations

Violation: 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 FOO...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2015 Inspection

April 17, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2015 Inspection

April 16, 2015• Complaint• 17 violations

Violation: 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 HEL...(+16 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2014 Inspection

November 7, 2014• Suspected Food Poisoning• 10 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2014 Inspection

April 28, 2014• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN CARRYOUT DISPLAY COOLER.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2013 Inspection

September 20, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2013 Inspection

September 10, 2013• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found-three prep coolers at inadequate temperature while storing potentially hazardous foods-pre...(+15 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2012 Inspection

March 30, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2011 Inspection

January 18, 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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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