Salerno's

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer(s) inside the reach in display cooler in the carryout frontline area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometto properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers (seasonings) without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored improperly on several prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly in prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing/broken door handles on hold holding units in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (bulk & squeeze bottles)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 must elevate food product from walk-in cooler & freezer floor and store on adequate shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 must repair or replace worn door gaskets on hot & cold holding line & pasta prep coolers, walk in freezer interior door panel in poor repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must repair or replace several broken floor tiles and grout the same in the main prep area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (bulk & squeeze bottles)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : must elevate food product from walk in cooler & freezer floor and store on adequate shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on hot & cold holding line & pasta prep coolers,walk in freezer interior door panel in poor repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace several broken floor tiles and grout the same in main prep area.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 2- door prep cooler at 69.1f and 62.4f at pizza prep cooler with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on units. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.email:food@cityofchicago.org when ready. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in prep coolers on hot & cold line must provide and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (bulk & squeeze bottles)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink in basement prep/dish washing area.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate food product from walk in cooler & freezer floor and store on adequate shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on hot & cold holding line & pasta prep coolers,walk in freezer interior door panel in poor repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace several broken floor tiles and grout the same in main prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2593423 on 4/25/24 not corrected: 57 - observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of valid training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer inside of the 1 door prep cooler next to the ice machine. Management instructed to provide a working thermometer inside of all coolers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead insects on the floor of the dishwashing area beneath the 3-compartment sink and in the basement storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the food prep tables. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a stained and heavily stained cutting board used to cut chicken in the food prep area. Management instructed to resurface or replace the cutting board.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket covered with duct tape inside of the pizza prep cooler's left door. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the dish machine and the interior of the microwave.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside several prep coolers. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored directly in ice bin located at bar. Instructed to store outside of ice to avoid contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on interior doors of prep cooler located on cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in basement repaired with a zip tie. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from previous report #2552791 dated 3/11/2022: #53 "toilet room door in basement is not self colsing. Must provide self-closing device." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door in basement is not self colsing. Must provide self-closing device.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops and brooms stored in mop buckets and refuse containers. Mops and brooms must hang to air dry and prevent potenital pest harborage.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door in basement is not self colsing. Must provide self-closing device.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cutting surfaces throughout facility stained with deep grooves. Must resurface and repair or replace. Must maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 mouse droppings in basement food preparation area along wall behind hobart mixer in storage area behind pizza boxes, instructed manbager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a) .citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler preparing food at pasta station. Observed unknown substance dripping from ceiling in pasta station on cutting board where bread was located. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. Instructed manager to fix leak. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement ceiling over food prepration/3 compartment sink unfinished. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable floors walls and ceilings at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light sheild over pasta station partially broken. Must replace and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear kitchen area along the baseboards encased with dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a cooler and a freezer in the prep area not in use. Instructed to remove and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep table in the back kitchen mounted on wooden slates. Instructed to remove/repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the cooking equipment and coolers with grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling in the warewashing area above the 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear kitchen area along the baseboards encased with dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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