SALUD TEQUILA LOUNGE

1471 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

11 inspections

1. CanvassOct 16, 2013

   0 infractions

2. CanvassJul 25, 2012

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • LID OF BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • DIRTY GREASE RECEPTACLE UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVED SPILLED GREASE.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FROM CONDENSATION ON AIR CONDITIONING UNITS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS AREA.
3. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJun 1, 2012

   0 infractions

4. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionMay 31, 2012

   8 infractions

   • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
     • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT ACTIVITY EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,INSIDE THE FLOOR VENTS AT REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS,FOUND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS & IN DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT ALSO 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN KITCHENN AREA. SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES ON CEILING AT REAR CUSTOMER AREA.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FAN COVERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,KNIFE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELFS INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • DETAIL CLEAN,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,WALLS WITH PEELING DEBRIS ALONG THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REPAIR BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT AREAS PEST HARBORAGE AREAS ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
5. Suspected Food PoisoningMay 29, 2012

   12 infractions

   • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
     • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES & UPPER BRICK WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER,ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND THE CUSTOMER DINING BOOTH AREAS,ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR BAR AREA,INSIDE THE FLOOR VENTS AT REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS.FOUND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS & IN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT ALSO 3 LIVE ROACHES COMING OUT OF A DIRTY MICROWAVE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND 1 SMALL ROACH BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES ON CEILING AT REAR CUSTOMER AREA.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FAN COVERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,KNIFE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELFS INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ENSURE THE WALK-IN-COOLER THRESHOLD IS SECURED.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • DETAIL CLEAN,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,WALLS WITH PEELING DEBRIS ALONG THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REPAIR BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHIELDED.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT AREAS PEST HARBORAGE AREAS ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
   • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST PROPERLY STORE THE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
   • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
     • NO SMOKING REGULATIONS 7-32-015. FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE BUSINESS. MORE THAN 20 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ALL ON THE WEST BRICK WALL BEING DISPOSED OF AND FOUND 1 OPEN EMPTY BOX OF CIGARETTE ON A CHAIR IN BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-015.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS OF THE "NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN THE 15 FEET OF THE PREMISES.
6. ComplaintMay 17, 2012

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 27, 2012

   3 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.
8. CanvassApr 26, 2012

   9 infractions

   • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
     • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING DOCUMENT I.E. A MAP OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP,AND MONITORING DEVICES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT AND 2 WEST SIDE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
   • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
     • FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING AND PIPE LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALONG DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FAN COVERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,KNIFE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELFS INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT FLOORS ALSO REMOVE RUST ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WEST WALKIN COOLER BASEMENT LOCATION.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHIELDED.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 13, 2011

   0 infractions

10. CanvassApr 6, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER CAUSING A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED CLOSED ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT A RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 4/08/2010, REPORT #58427, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, 33, 34, 35, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
11. CanvassApr 8, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 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 SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS/DEEP FRYER/STOVE/OVEN SHELVING/COOLERRS/BEHIND BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WEST WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY AT WEST WALL AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY,REPAIR NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK FROM CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WEST WALL WALK-IN-COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.