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Salam Restaurant

December 11, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: 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.
code 19
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE AT 4636 N KEDZIE SIDE OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS. • 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.
code 36
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 18, 2017: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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