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Sal's On Tap

Restaurant

1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

West Loop

Aug 25, 2026 โ€” License re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

No handwashing signage behind bar and missing cooler thermometers pose food safety risks.

Key Findings

  • No handwashing signage posted behind the bar area.
  • Walk-in coolers in basement and prep area lack ambient air thermometers to monitor temperature.
  • Floors and walls throughout upstairs bar and under the dishwashing machine drainboard need cleaning.
  • No allergen training certificate on file.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #36 โ€” THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector's Notes:

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Sal's On Tap has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 25, 2026.

Aug 25, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Aug 25, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

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License Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

4 violations