What is EL Salserin's health inspection score?

EL Salserin has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Salserin last inspected?

EL Salserin was last inspected on July 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Salserin have?

EL Salserin has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Salserin safe to eat at?

Yes, EL Salserin has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does EL Salserin serve?

EL Salserin serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Salserin

Name: EL Salserin
Address: 1943 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 90

1943 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jul 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

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.

Location

1943 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

3 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED INTESTINES INSIDE BOWL THAWING IMPROPERLY INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS UNITS STORED INSIDE NON FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11- OBSERVED LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

License InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE/BOILER CLOSET AND ALONG THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
STRONG, PUNGENT ODOR IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGH OUT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 23

License 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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