SALAM RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF FOOD PREP AND 3 COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE/DUSTS BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES APPROXIMATELY 100 PLUS ( ) LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA APPROXIMATELY (80)LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY (15)LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WASH ROOM,ANOTHER (15) LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR ALSO, (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND NORTH HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,(1)LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND SHELVING RACK IN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ADJACENT TO UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO HAND SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND (5)LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOTED AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315499 DATED:10/08/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES APPROXIMATELY 100 PLUS ( ) LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA APPROXIMATELY (80)LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS/3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY (15)LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WASH ROOM,ANOTHER (15) LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR ALSO, (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND NORTH HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,(1)LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND SHELVING RACK IN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ADJACENT TO UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEXT TO HAND SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND (5)LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOTED AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.