Salty Sweet

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 1, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Dec 12, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Corrected on site chlorine chemical sanitizer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Instructed chlorine chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed two roaches in kitchen. Observed roach on prep table holding microwave and on interior of second compartment of three compartment sink. Corrected on site roaches killed and removed. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wood to elevate two door oven in kitchen and hot holding unit. Instructed to smoothly seal wood in said areas for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on exterior of small two door cold holding unit in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean exterior of small two door cold holding unit and maintain. Observed food buildup on interior base of both blenders. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris and dust on all shelving of prep table holding microwave in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed food debris on exterior of sandwich press. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed debris on interior of two door cold holding unit used for dry storage. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention devices on hot and cold water faucets of utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention devices on faucets of utility sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom door. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lightshield in rear above utility sink stained with dead bugs on interior. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed splashes on walls in hallway leading to rear storage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed white substance on floor, along bases of wall and in corners of rear storage closet used to store baking products. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed round hole and missing corner panel on northside of front counter) . Instructed to repair smoothly for ease of cleanability. Observed hole in floor near entrance to kitchen between tables. Observed cracked floor tile in kitchen in front of prep table holding microwave. Instructed to smoothly repair for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged wall underneath circuit breaker in seating area. Instructed to smoothly repair wall underneath circuit breaker. Observed damaged tiles at base of front of utility sink area. Instructed to repair/replace damaged tiles at base of front of utility sink area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust buildup on floor vents underneath handwashing sink. Instructed to detail clean floor vents and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training for one employee. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for employee.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for city of chicago certified foodservice manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the washroom handwash sink. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers with common name of food (sugar, flour, salt, etc.) and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the glass top chest freezer. Must defrost, clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found unnecessary articles stored in the rear storage closet. Must remove any unnecessary items, re-organize remaining items, clean, and store items off floor to allow for adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the base coving strip peeling off the wall near the basement entry door. Must reattach base coving and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 21, 2021 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees. 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: Observed no kit and procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Left one pager and instructed to maintain a procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain according to the law.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused refrigerator in rear of facility. Instructed to either repair and maintain or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple unshielded lightbulbs throughout facility. Instructed to either properly shield or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Dec 11, 2020 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations