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Sal's Deli

1013 W Webster AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Sal's Deli has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 13, 2011. The most recent inspection, on October 26, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on May 11, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 11, 2012. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN DELI COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLS, OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOR SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN DELI COOLER AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH COLD CUTS(HAM,BOLOGNA, SPICY HAM, ETC).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIl AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FAN GUARD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY AND PEELING METAL RACK SHELVING IN SANDWICH PREP THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RESEAL/REMOVE PEELING RUBBER FROM RACKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED MEATS AND CHEESES. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. I RETURNED ON 5/14/12 AND THE COOLER HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND IS NOW MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PASTA SALAD AT 44.6F, POTATO SALAD AT 43.5F, SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 46.0F, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.8F, PASTRAMI AT 43.7F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 54.3F, FETA CHEESE AT 50.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 51.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $149. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PRE-PACKAGED SALSA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR WAX PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER AND UNDER SODA STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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