Conditional

The Salchipapa House

3725 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 6, 2026

The Salchipapa House was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the handwashing sink at the front main prep line grill cooking area while food handlers actively prepping/cooking foods during this inspection.instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks at all times.manager provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handpaper towels provided at the handwashing sink at front main prep line grill area and at rear handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink while food handlers actively prepping/cooking foods during this inspection.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.manager provided.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), violation consolidated with the above citation.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at rear dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and inside the unisex washroom.instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, underneath the 3-compartment sink area, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a hanging system to properly store wet mops at rear utility mop sink area and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611875 DATED:02/06/2025 #57---2-102.13: Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Oserved no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to 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: Observed no labels on condiment containers/bottles in the food preparation area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair net/restraint in food preparation area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths on the counter in the food preparation area. Instructed to store properly.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of plates and bowls in the food preparation area. Instructed to store properly.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out at the hood vent over the stove/grill/fryer area. Instructed to replace 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 food handlers with no food handler training certificate(s) posted. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rice and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.