Pass

Sal's on Tap

1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 25, 2026

Sal's on Tap was last inspected on August 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 25, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage behind bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in coolers in basement and prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed floors and walls in need of cleaning throughout the upstairs bar and under the drainboard near the high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage behind bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted high temperature dishwashing machine not properlyset up for inspection. Instructed unit must be set up to be inspected. Maintenance on site set up machine. Priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink behind upstairs bar not draining. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in coolers in basement and prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site. Logbook must have record of visits, copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink near low temperature dishwashing machine near bar with no cold water. Instructed to restore cold water. Priority foundation-7-38-030(c), no citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning throughout the upstairs bar and under the drainboard near the high temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.