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CONCERNS NOTED

THE SALT SHED

1357 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

61/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

11 total

other
545%
facility
218%
hygiene
19%
chemical
19%
pest
19%
contamination
19%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP ON SITE FOR ROP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION#32

Code 29

MinorOther

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: No variance on site for using ROP machine. found several vacuumed package food items in walk-in cooler and freezer, Instructed manager to discontinue using machine until a variance from CDPH is obtained. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. machine is tagged.

Code 32

MinorOther

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( salt ) instructed to label.

Code 37

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in kitchen, Instructed to wear.

Code 40

MinorOther

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed top air dry all multi-use utensils.

Code 44

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Mop sink next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to install a barrier.

Code 55

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish machine at the bar area not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Code 16

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.