What is Sal's Trattoria's health inspection score?

Sal's Trattoria has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sal's Trattoria last inspected?

Sal's Trattoria was last inspected on July 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sal's Trattoria have?

Sal's Trattoria has 16 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sal's Trattoria safe to eat at?

Sal's Trattoria has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sal's Trattoria serve?

Sal's Trattoria serves Italian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sal's Trattoria

Name: Sal's Trattoria
Address: 2834 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

2834 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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Italian•Lakeview

Ranked #453 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 39% of italian restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jul 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-14 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

Location

2834 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

7 basic

Aug

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jul 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass4 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA WITH LOW FLOOR REGROUT. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH LOW FLOOR GROUT ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP AREA COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ALONG COOKLINE AND CEILING AT SAME. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING AND CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS (X2) NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED: INVERT, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(EAST SIDE) REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BURNED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BRICK WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVES NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES AND OPENINGS OF SAID WALLS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.BASEMENT AREA

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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