Salute

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Inspections

1. Aug 7, 2026 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Jun 24, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Dishes must be sanitized manually until dish machine is repaired. Action Taken: Employees have been manually sanitizing dishes since first inspection. This must continue until sanitizer lines in the dish machine are repaired.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

3. Jun 11, 2026 Routine · 5 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw sausage observed to be stored over RTE food items in 2 door true cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: RTE items were moved so they are stored above raw products.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING

     Bolognese and alfredo sauce in steam table observed to be improperly reheating in the steam table. Steam table was not working properly and temperatures were not being monitored.

     Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Reheat foods on the stove or microwave before placing on the steam table to ensure that foods are reheated in under two hours. Action Taken: Sauces were heated on the stove, and steam table pilot was reignited.

     Code 3-403.11

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Vodka sauce in steam table observed to be hot held at 100°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cooked pasta in prep cooler observed to be cold held between 55-63°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Prep cooler lids must remain on and closed when not in use.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer concentration in the dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Dishes must be sanitized manually until dish machine is repaired.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Deli slicer observed to be soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Observed employee placing soiled dishes in hand sink during inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were removed during inspection.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed on shelf over pizza prep station.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Action Taken: Drink was removed during inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife observed to be improperly stored underneath the cheese grating machine.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of dish machine racks observed to be soiled with encrusted mildew-like accumulations.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Significant accumulation of mildew-like build-up on the walls and floors surrounding the dish machine.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

4. Mar 24, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Mar 13, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     3/13/26- Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant. Heavy accumulation of soaked oil-dry material observed along the wall of the building. Oil dry is strewn about alley and is not cleaned up appropriately. 3/4/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant. Oil dry is strewn about alley and is not cleaned up appropriately. 2/24/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant. 2/18/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant.

     Correction: Operators have been using oil dry to absorb the standing oil. Oil and oil dry material must be cleaned in all affected areas of the alley. Waste water from remediation efforts must not enter the storm drain. Remediation shall be completed by Monday, February 23, 2026.

     Code 5-501.115

6. Mar 4, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     3/4/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant. Oil dry is strewn about alley and is not cleaned up appropriately. 2/24/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant. 2/18/26: Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant.

     Correction: Operators have been using oil dry to absorb the standing oil. Oil and oil dry material must be cleaned in all affected areas of the alley. Waste water from remediation efforts must not enter the storm drain. Remediation shall be completed by Monday, February 23, 2026.

     Code 5-501.115

7. Feb 24, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     Large quantity of waste oil observed to be spilled in the alleyway behind the restaurant.

     Correction: Operators have been using oil dry to absorb the standing oil. Oil and oil dry material must be cleaned in all affected areas of the alley. Waste water from remediation efforts must not enter the storm drain. Remediation shall be completed by Monday, February 23, 2026.

     Code 5-501.115

8. Jul 11, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Waste oil collection container observed to be leaking waste oil and is no longer in good repair.

     Correction: Repair or replace waste oil collection container.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     Waste oil collection container observed to be leaking a significant amount of waste oil into the alleyway behind establishment and is being tracked into the connecting street.

     Correction: Operator is responsible for the waste oil and Oil-Dri material clean-up in the following areas: 1. All affected areas of the alleyway between Third and Fourth St. 2. Affected area of Third street between Main St. and Wisconsin Ave. Wastewater produced during remediation process may not drain into the municipal storm sewer system.

     Code 5-501.115

9. Jul 8, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Waste oil collection container observed to be leaking waste oil and is no longer in good repair.

     Correction: Repair or replace waste oil collection container.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     Waste oil collection container observed to be leaking a significant amount of waste oil into the alleyway behind establishment and is being tracked into the connecting street.

     Correction: Operator is responsible for the waste oil and Oil-Dri material clean-up in the following areas: 1. All affected areas of the alleyway between Third and Fourth St. 2. Affected area of Third street between Main St. and Wisconsin Ave. Wastewater produced during remediation process may not drain into the municipal storm sewer system.

     Code 5-501.115

10. Jan 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

      Raw salmon and raw veal are thawing while they are stored on the same pan.

      Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients. Action Taken: The products were separated during inspection.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1) There is black residue along the interior top of the ice machine. 2) The deli slicer in the back room is soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

      Cooked chicken and cooked noodles cooling in the cook area 2-door prep cooler are stacked high in pans and the cooler top is open.

      Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape. Action Taken: The products were put into smaller containers and moved to different coolers.

      Code 3-501.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS

      The ceiling tile in the kitchen is porous.

      Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

      Code 6-201.16

11. Dec 1, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Salmon in reduced oxygen packaging is not opened prior to being thawed.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: The salmon was discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for cooked chicken in the Cook 2-door prep cooler. The chicken was tightly packed together and observed at 81 degrees after one hour.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: The chicken was spread on thin cooking sheets and placed into freezers.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at cookline employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towel was provided during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      Beer and wine are stored under drain lines in the basement are subject to contamination.

      Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS

      The kitchen ceiling tiles are pourous.

      Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

      Code 6-201.16

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

      A fly strip is located over the coffee prep area.

      Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area. Action Taken: The fly strip was removed during inspection.

      Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)