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SALONICA RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SALONICA RESTAURANT 1438-1440 E 57TH ST, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
February 24, 2025 Canvass License #19347
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FRYER IN KITCHEN MISSING A DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR WHERE NEEDED.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE. OBSERVED THE POTATO DICER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER. OBSERVED GREASE UNDER THE GRILL IN KITCHEN AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections