Pass

Dash of Salt and Pepper

2201 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 17, 2026

Dash of Salt and Pepper was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food debris and grease inside fryer cabinet next to flat top grill in kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside of ice machine in basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor food spills under grill in front prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing a hair restraint while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stoed items throughout storage rooms in the basement. Must be elevated of the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulbs above syrup machine located in the basement. Must replace and maintain adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Obsered wiping cloths stored on top of food preparation tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must repaint or replace shelving.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean ceiling light shields covers in basement and must maitain them clean at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burn out lights bulbs above exposed hand washing sink located in the basement.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair for the front prep cooler door handle. Must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers inside the cooler. Food containers must be washable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving under the cooks line.-----excessive grease and food debris on the shelving under the grill. Must clean and maintain.---unused deep fryer stored in the basement storage must be stored clean, free of grease and food debris or removed from the premises.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of current food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food stored in plastic containers not labeled.instructed to label with a common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the reach-in coolers at front prep area and rear area). Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid at garbage container in women's washroom is too small for the receptacle. Instructed to replace said lid

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above three compartment sink.replace

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a reminder statement on menu but no disclosure(*) linking the reminder to the products that are raw or undercooked including burgers, lox etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths left on counters in various locations throughout facility. Wiping cloths must be kept within sanitizer when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden cutting board along front of cooking area with dark grooves. This cutting board needs to be resistant to the scratching of dark grooves into the woods surface. Maintain this board at all times or remove. Observed tin foil covering bottom of grill area. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention devices on the water intake lines of the coffee machines. Must install backflow prevention devices on the water intake lines for all coffee machines.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee items throughout facility including cups, phones. Clothing. All personal employee items need to be stored in a designated area away from food.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen prep area outside walk in cooler. Replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lights without protective sheilding hanging above food service area. Shielded, coated or shatter reisitant bulbs need to be used in food service areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Duct cover above the prep tables and front prep area not smooth and cleanable,instructed to encase duct.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. No ceiling provided above the soda boxes in basement instructed to provide ceiling,also brick wall crumbles opening between the bricks,instructed to seal brick with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface broken cement floor is repaired and smooth to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink provided at front west prep area,instructed to install said sink.provide soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Duct cover above the prep tables and front prep area not smooth and cleanable,instructed to encase duct.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. No ceiling provided above the soda boxes in basement instructed to provide ceiling,also brick wall crumbles opening between the bricks,instructed to seal brick with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface broken cement floor is repaired and smooth to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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

  9. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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