Chicago · Official inspection records
700-706 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED RE-CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE ELEVATOR ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND AT THE ENTRY OF WALK-IN COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES WITH HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE ELEVATOR ROOM, BEHIND STOVE/GRILL IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS LOCATION IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXING DOUGH EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE ELEVATOR ROOM, AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED RE-CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE ELEVATOR ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN CONDITION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND AT THE ENTRY OF WALK-IN COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES WITH HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE ELEVATOR ROOM, BEHIND STOVE/GRILL IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS LOCATION IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM AND RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASE BOARDS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LEAKING LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 1ST FLOOR INSIDE OF THE BAKERY DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE 1ST FLOOR INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE 2ND FLOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING OUT OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM AND RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, PROVIDE BASE BOARDS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LEAKING LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER THROUGH OUT 1st & 2nd FLOOR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDERNEATH THE SERVING EQUIPMENT HOUSING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING, WATER STAINED AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THOUGH OUT PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED WALL BASE COVING MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLE REQUIREMENTS.
Local context · Chicago
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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