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Sal'S Trattoria

2834 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 24, 2025

19

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 24, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA WITH LOW FLOOR REGROUT. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 24, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2021CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2019CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 4, 2017LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2016CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 26, 2015CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 1, 2014CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 29, 2013CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 20, 2012CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

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 Trattoria — questions

Did Sal'S Trattoria pass its last health inspection?
Sal'S Trattoria at 2834 N Southport Ave was inspected on Jul 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Sal'S Trattoria?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST 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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