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SALAM RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SALAM RESTAURANT 4634-4636 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
October 23, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2002822
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES--(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND (3)LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL DOOR FRAME OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALL REAR UPPER STORAGE SHELF,(1)LIVE COCKROACH ON SHELF ABOVE THE REAR COOKING STOVE,(2)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA AND AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLERS.(NO FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES--(1)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER AND (3)LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL DOOR FRAME OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALL REAR UPPER STORAGE SHELF,(1)LIVE COCKROACH ON SHELF ABOVE THE REAR COOKING STOVE,(2)LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA AND AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLERS.(NO FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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