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SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

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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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352592

Location recorded for this inspection · SALAAM RESTAURANT AND BAKERY · 700-706 W 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566232

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.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE FRONT POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER RACK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 34

    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.

  • 35

    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.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLE REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561790

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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561355

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497182

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.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    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 42-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR PREP,DISH AREA,AND 2FL BAR,AND KITCHEN.ALSO 6-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED ICE MACHINE 2ND FL KITCHEN.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK. 2 DOORS ,(BAKERY ENTRY AT SIDE BOTTOM) AND REAR KITCHEN AT BOTTOM) APPROX 1/4 INCHSERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PREMISES DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED : 1ST FL DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 50PPM.ALSO 2ND FL 3-COMP SINK HAS NO RUNNING WATER.DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FL KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINES NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS CABINETS (OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD )ON 1ST AND 2ND FL PREP KITCHENS NOT CLEAN.ALSO 1ST FL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL,2ND FL BAR CABINETS,BEVERAGE STATION FOOD PANS,CABINETS (NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND GREASY IN STORAGE AREA BY BAKERY.ALSO RUGS AND STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST CLEAN,ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6-INCHES.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ON 1ST FL.MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP KITCHEN 2ND FL AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING BUFFET ROOM,1ST FL. LOWER WALL TILESIN PREP AREAS MUST BE INSTALLED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ON SHIELDED ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT 2ND FL BEVEARAGE STATION.ALSO MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FL.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496914

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.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    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 42-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES 1ST FLOOR PREP,DISH AREA,AND 2FL BAR,AND KITCHEN.ALSO 6-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED ICE MACHINE 2ND FL KITCHEN.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK. 2 DOORS ,(BAKERY ENTRY AT SIDE BOTTOM) AND REAR KITCHEN AT BOTTOM) APPROX 1/4 INCHSERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: PREMISES DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED : 1ST FL DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 50PPM.ALSO 2ND FL 3-COMP SINK HAS NO RUNNING WATER.DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FL KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINES NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS CABINETS (OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD )ON 1ST AND 2ND FL PREP KITCHENS NOT CLEAN.ALSO 1ST FL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL,2ND FL BAR CABINETS,BEVERAGE STATION FOOD PANS,CABINETS (NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND GREASY IN STORAGE AREA BY BAKERY.ALSO RUGS AND STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST CLEAN,ELEVATE STORAGE PROPERLY AT LEAST 6-INCHES.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER ON 1ST FL.MUST REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP KITCHEN 2ND FL AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING BUFFET ROOM,1ST FL. LOWER WALL TILESIN PREP AREAS MUST BE INSTALLED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ON SHIELDED ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT 1-COMP SINK AT 2ND FL BEVEARAGE STATION.ALSO MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FL.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490969

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072252

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.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STAIRWAYS, ON SECOND FLOOR AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SERVICE DOOR FOR ELEVATOR ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING DOWN THE MIDDLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOOR IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS OFF OF BAKERY AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
671040

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.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, ALL EQUIPMENT STORED ON RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS, INTERIORS & EXTERIRS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES, ALL HOT HOLDING & COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL CRACKED WALL TILE IN ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT COUNTER TOP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTH IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN STORAGE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.

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