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SALAM RESTAURANT

4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SALAM RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315890

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.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 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 APPROXIMATELY 100 PLUS ( ) LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA APPROXIMATELY (80)LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY (15)LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WASH ROOM,ANOTHER (15) LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR ALSO, (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND NORTH HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,(1)LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND SHELVING RACK IN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ADJACENT TO UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO HAND SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND (5)LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOTED AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 10/14/2019 40 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD 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,CITATION ISSUED.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315499

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AROUND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.COS

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303394

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 CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301011

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (HUMUS 55 F-85 F, BEEF KIDNEYS 52 F, STEAK MEAT 45 F, CHICKEN MEAT 70 F TILAPIA FISH 65 F) HAVE BEEN STORED IN COOLING UNIT WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 41 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD, OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SUCH PRODUCT. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AT 52.0 F, REACH IN THREE DOOR COOLER 49.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN SINGLE DOOR UNIT AND LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND WALK IN COOLER UNIT

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITATION DISHMACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO)PPM. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISH SANITATION .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND FLOORS IN ALL COOLING UNITS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD STEPS TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WALLS BY THE REAR ENTRY DOOR AND BY HAND WASHING SINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/20/2018 REPORT # 2184895 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION # 39 STATES OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO WALK IN FREEZER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. VIOLATION # 55 OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SPICES SHELVE AND ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION # 57 STATES TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING. VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATIONS UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184895

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: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-102.14 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD, OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SUCH PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 3-501.17 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO WALK IN COOLER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR . INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP. TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACED OR REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAIINED. DRIED GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SPICES SHELVE AND ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, THE BIG ONE AND THE SMALL ONE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129369

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2117005

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING TRASH,LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, NOT RODENT-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY,INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP DATES AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AROUND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT 4636N KEDZIE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE NORTH 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088370

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AROUND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT 4636N KEDZIE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978264

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (RICE, BEANS, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(CHIPPING PAINT). MUST SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932547

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation on the wall and exhaust hood near the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932330

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed the front prep 2 door cooler at 53.0f and the rear prep 3 door cooler at 56.2f. Tagged both coolers held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain both at 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found food at improper temperatures: In the front 2 door prep cooler- 5lbs of lettuce at 49.2f, 5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 55.7f, 20lbs of hummus at 52.0f, 10lbs of baba ganoush at 52.6f. In crockpots set on "keep warm" mode- 5lbs of lentil soup at 67.2f and 5lbs of beans at 68.7f. In the rear prep 3 door cooler- 170lbs of chicken at 52.8f, 40lbs of beef at 50.f, 0.5lbs of milk at 54.6f, 22lbs of cheese at 49.0f, 10lbs of gyros at 52.6f, 2lbs of turkey at 50.3f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 61.1f, 10lbs of lentil soup at 64.3f, 10lbs of yogurt at 63.3f, 15lbs of cut lettuce at 60.8, 15lbs of hummus at 52.7f, 15lbs of baba ganoush at 52.6f. Operator discarded and denatured all 369.5lbs of food, valued at $700 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f and above and to rapidly reheat all foods to 165f. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed no soap in the employee restroom and no paper towels at the exposed handsink in the dish area. Instructed to maintain soap and paper towels at handsinks at all times. Facility installed at time of inspection. Also observed the employee restroom faucet to be missing causing water to shoot straight up when turned on, thus making the sink inoperable. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink functions properly. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1516129, dated 1-21-15: Violation 34- "FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY." Violation 38- "LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR." Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed to comply with all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Instructed facility to clean and maintain all refrigeration units including gaskets.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease accumulation on the wall and exhaust hood near the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling in the dish area to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed a light not working in the dish area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the dish area exposed handsink to have a leak at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Found no thermometer in the front display cooler. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516129

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAM RESTAURANT · 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, BADLY PITTED, AND RUSTY SHELVING IN REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR, USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FREEZER SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR ENTRY DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OR COVERED IN DISH ROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL COVER TO PREVENT SHATTERING BULBS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

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