Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SALAM RESTAURANT on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646089
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR FOR THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE SAME DOOR. MUST COVER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAIR THE DOOR HINGE ON THE SAME DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE ETXERIOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER THE PREP TABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622058
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TCS BAKED FOODS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS (CHEESECAKE, BAKLAVA, PASTRIES) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA FREEZER WITH INADEQUATE LABELS. FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED AT LICENSED FACILITY. LABELS MISSING ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR TO-GO CUSTOMER BAKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES/HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE HANDLING UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BADLY STAINED PLASTIC DISH RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE AND DRAINING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD AS SHELVING UNDER THE RICE COOKER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL PREP TABLE SHELVING.---TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING----CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLER.----CHIPPING PAINT AND RUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.-----INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.----NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PLASTIC DRAWER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PAINT, PLASTER, OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES: AT THE BACKSPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. AT THE BASEBOARD COVING OF THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.----MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----SPLASH GUARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY AND CRACKED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST USE DESIGNATED LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617976
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TCS BAKED FOODS IN TO-GO CONTAINERS (CHEESECAKE, BAKLAVA, PASTRIES) IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA FREEZER WITH INADEQUATE LABELS. FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED AT LICENSED FACILITY. LABELS MISSING ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS FOR TO-GO CUSTOMER BAKED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY SOTRAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD AT THE RICE COOKER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES/HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE HANDLING UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605130
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE "IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUP,RICE,HUMMUS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE RACK WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL KNIFE PUNCTURE INSIDE THE SANITIZE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND NO WATER LEAKS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579612
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579018
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED NON POTABLE WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON CUCUMBERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CUCUMBERS FROM COOLER AND TO ENSURE NO FURTHER IS ADULTERATED THROUGH CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF NON POTABLE WATER. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS CUCUMBERS ($15) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF BANANA LEAF WRAPPED COOKED VEGETABLES AND 1/2 POUND OF SHREDDED CHEESE ( $30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKPEAS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN FACILITY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS COOLER DOORS WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHICH LEAKS FROM BOTTOM PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-MANAGERIAL STAFF HAVE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2561540 DATED AUGUST 1 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #10 ENSURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, #49 DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, #51 REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, & #55 REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE; OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH WITH WHITE MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER; OBSERVED HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM; & OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561540
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS).
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, SALT ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (3) DOOR.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR (BY THE WASHROOM) IN POOR REPAIR WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR COOKING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511196
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE IT WAS NOT READABLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492377
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERTOP.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369293
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB, TURNIP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS FERMENTING AND ACIDIFYING FOOD (TURNIP - CUT VEGETABLES ) AND DOES NOT HACCP PLAN ON SITE OR VARIANCE APPROVED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY. PRODUCT STORED IL LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT DATE MARKING.MUST PROVIDE HACCP AND VARIANCE FOR NAMED PRODUCT.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 . NO CITATION ISSUED
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS ISSUED FROM REGULATORY AUTHORITY , ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PLEASE REFER TO VIOLATION #29 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA DOESNT HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNED LIGHTS BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320519
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320317
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES--(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND (3)LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL DOOR FRAME OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALL REAR UPPER STORAGE SHELF,(1)LIVE COCKROACH ON SHELF ABOVE THE REAR COOKING STOVE,(2)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA AND AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLERS.(NO FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019,CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES-- 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 10/14/2019 47 MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 10/14/2019 49 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. 10/14/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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