Did Sal'S On Tap pass its last health inspection?

Sal'S On Tap at 1645 W Jackson Blvd was inspected on Aug 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Sal'S On Tap?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Sal'S On Tap

1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 20, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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
#50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND UPSTAIRS BAR NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 20, 2026	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Sal'S On Tap — questions

Did Sal'S On Tap pass its last health inspection?: Sal'S On Tap at 1645 W Jackson Blvd was inspected on Aug 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Sal'S On Tap?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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