Salt Burger and Fries
6558 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 11, 2025
Salt Burger and Fries was last inspected on March 11, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 9 violations.
Latest inspection
March 11, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean ice chute at self serve at ice machine in dining area.sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional hot water flow at handwashing sink in dishroom.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must provided three working stoppers for the three compartment sinks
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris under shelves,inside the floor drain under three compartment sink(remove grimes and rust).also detail clean inside the cabinet under the ice machine.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as matting for floors included inside the walk-in cooler. Matting must be washable/cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide present certificate are all expired from:2023
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods at from preparation area. Observed one storage container of ground beef portions to be left at room temperature on counter. Observed 108 portions of ground beef to be at 55.2f, above the required cold holding of 41f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 10 lbs of beef valued at $60. Instructed management to cold hold all tcs foods at 41f or colder at all times. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage containers in rear preparation and dry goods storage area to not have label. Instructed manager to label all dry goods storage bins with the common name of the contents (flour, salt, sugar, etc.).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed canned goods and drinks stored on the floor under shelves in the rear preparation area. Instructed manager to store all items at least 6 inches off the floor to protect against potential sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed dry goods storage bins of salt and powdered items to be stored without a lid. Instructed to provide a tight sealing lid to protect from potential contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed personal items and unused items stored on shelves in the rear dry storage and drink storage area. Instructed to remove all items unnecesarry to operation of facility.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and food debris (lettuce cuttings) on floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of spillage and food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site at the time of inspection demonstrating food safety knowledge
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No signage at rear food prep & utensil washing area hand sink instructing employees to wash hands. Must post signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: WATER DISPENSING FAUCET ATTACHED TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE WATER DISPENSING FAUCET, HAND SINK MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed large sheet tray of meat balls on counter next to grill at room temperaure of 57f. 10lbs of meatballs valued at $30 were voluntarily discarded. Prioirty violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 drawer cold holding unit not maintaining proper temperature of 41f or less throughout. Repair and maintain refrigertion/cold hold unit and maintain. No time temperaure food within cooler at time of inspection. Cooler was tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout at multiple sinks including handwashing sinks, washbowl sinks and 3 compartment sink. Observed hot water to be 60.3f - 61.6f throughout facility. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Must restore hot running water to all sinks.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Rear prep area tableside can opener and bracket not clean. Must clean and maintain equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste receptacles in unisex toilet rooms missing lids/covers. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Caulking along top of rear 3 compartmetn sink is not clean. Must clean or recaulk.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while time/temperature-controlled for safety foods including beef are prepared cooked, and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site at the time of inspection demonstrating food safety knowledge
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5 lbs of sliced cooked onions in hot holding unit at improper temperatures ranging from 105f-132f. All grilled onions were voluntarily discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed cartons of oil on the floor. All food items need to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed enclosure for garbage area unclean. The area needs to be detail cleaned and maintained. All garbage receptalces need to be kept covered at all times.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed too much clutter in the rear. Remove all unnecessary items, including returning bread trays etc. Must be able to monitor for pest control.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while time temperature-controlled for safety foods, including beef are prepared cooked, and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 front doors propped open, which allows access for pests. Exterior doors shall be: 1) self-closing, 2)solid and tight fitting, and 3) limited to designed use . Doors were shut during inspection.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed one food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers wear hair restraints while preparing food and in the food prep area at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed a cutting board stored above the one-compartment sink faucet head in the rear food prep area. Instructed to properly store said kitchenware and maintain it to avoid possible contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed the floors in the walk-in cooler and throughout the rear food prep/ dishwashing area not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 soiled ceiling tiles above dry storage area across from 1 compartment sink. The facility must be clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18: observed the ventilation hood missing filters. Instructed to replace said filters and maintain them.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler without a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers wear hair restraints while preparing food and in the food prep area at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board stored above the one-compartment sink faucet head in the rear food prep area. Instructed to properly store said kitchenware and maintain it to avoid possible contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the walk-in cooler and throughout the rear food prep/ dishwashing area not maintained. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood missing filters. Instructed to replace said filters and maintain them.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at following areas: inside walk-in cooler and under 3 compartment sink. Must clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler with no foodhandler certificates. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at following areas: inside walk-in cooler and under 3 compartment sink. Must clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no food sanitation manager on-premises while handling tcs foods. (handles chicken, beef, etc.)priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler with no foodhandler certificates. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty table can opener at the rear prep area table. Instructed to detail clean and maintain and/or replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food (ground beef,etc) must disclose and remind such items.included at catering menu and board menu hanged on site . Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food (ground beef,etc) must disclose and remind such items.included at catering menu and board menu hanged on site . Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Present sneeze guard at counter service line not high enough(4' and 54") to be able to protect food on display/service. Instructed to provide a higher sneeze guard(5' 0")from floor,to be able to protect food from consumers. Priority violation:7-38-005,no citation issued.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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