Canvass
Nov 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Salvatore's Restaurant
525 W Arlington Pl
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 29, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LEAK AT HANDWASH SINK AT SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLUTTERED MOP/SUPPLY CLOSET WITH MAINTAINANCE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN "PREP STATION" WITH ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT ELEVATES ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 14, 2023
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVING AT THE WEST BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED -----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS A SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED TO BE CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES/AND, OR VENT COVERS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED ----ALL WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED.----RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/ NON-ABSORBENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
SHELVING AT THE WEST BAR DIRTY, DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE REAR SIDE PREP ROOM WOODEN CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source