Salaam Restaurant and Bakery
Troubled record — failed 5 of 10 inspections for pest activity
2017-10-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
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 LOCAT...
2017-10-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
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 LOCAT...
2016-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
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
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 SPRA...
2016-05-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 EQU...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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
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...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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
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 A...
2015-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
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
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLE REQUIREMENTS.
2015-08-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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
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
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLE REQUIREMENTS.
2014-09-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.RECOM...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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.S...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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 MAINTAI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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 ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT ON SHIELDED ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
2014-09-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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.RECO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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 MAINTA...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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 1S...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT ON SHIELDED ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
2013-01-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS OFF OF BAKERY AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-03-01 Pass License 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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, A...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT COUNTER TOP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTH IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN STORAGE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.
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