SALAM RESTAURANT

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OVER FLOWING, LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK OR ADD MORE GARBAGE CONTAINERS, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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,

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

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SINKS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLERS, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.

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.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. FOUND 2-30 LB PANS OF COOKED HUMMUS THAT WAS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE AT 72.0 F AND FAVA BEANS 15 LB PAN AT 52.0 F THAT WAS PREPARED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW COLD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). VALUE $200

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN, OR RODENT/INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE BOX WITH WASTED GREASE ON GROUND, WALL BEHIND BOX AND WASTED ENCRUSTED ON THE EXTERIOR THAT WILL CAUSE NUISANCE WITH RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BOX, GROUND AND WALL AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SINKS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLERS, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES BETWEEN USES.

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.

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

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BARE WOOD WALL BEHIND PREP REACH IN SAME AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND TO KEEP BELOW 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 30LBS. OF HUMMUS RANGING FROM 48.9-50.1F, 5LBS. CHICKEN 60.2F, 12LBS BEEF RANGING FROM 48.5-50.4, 8LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 62.3F, AND 3LBS. FALAFEL AT 55.7F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED-V=$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BARE WOOD WALL BEHIND PREP REACH IN SAME AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: : EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND FRONT PREP AREA TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 52.8F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING UNIT/COLLER MUST BE BELOW 40F, MUST REPAIR COOLER. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED TO FAX/EMAIL LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 15 LBS OF COOKED PEAS AT 61.1F, 2LBS. COOKED GARBANZO BEANS AT 58.6F AND 2LBS. CHICHEN AT 50.3. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. V-$60. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WEST AND SOUTH WALLS AND OVER 15 INSIDE A CABINET AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AT DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF A PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, MICROWAVE OVENS, ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE, COOLER AND FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER ABOVE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE TABLE WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES AND BOWL) AT FRONT PREP AREA. --------- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET DOOR (REAR AREA).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (REAR AREA).