What is Salonica Restaurant's health inspection score?

Salonica Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Salonica Restaurant last inspected?

Salonica Restaurant was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Salonica Restaurant have?

Salonica Restaurant has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Salonica Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Salonica Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Salonica Restaurant

Name: Salonica Restaurant
Address: 1438-1440 E 57TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 94

1438-1440 E 57TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #350 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ONE FRYER IN KITCHEN MISSING A DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR WHERE NEEDED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE. OBSERVED THE POTATO DICER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN POTATO DICER. OBSERVED GREASE UNDER THE GRILL IN KITCHEN AND ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT CORNER AREAS. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SMALL CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT HOLDING INGREDIENTS FOR RECIPIES IN NEED OF LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED POTATO SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL WATER SPILLS. FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT IN THE BASEMENT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A FEW LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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