Salam Restaurant

1524 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Other
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Salam Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Salam Restaurant since Jan 13, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS, SODA CASE, MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS AND SODA CASE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LONG STEM THERMOMETERS TO TEMP FOOD WHEN COOKED IN ORDER TO INSURE ALL BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE COOKED PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THEIR HAIR.
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Dec 17, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER, MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS, SODA CASE, MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS AND SODA CASE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THEIR HAIR.
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Feb 10, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENING/GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salam Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salam Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salam Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salam Restaurant.

Has Salam Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salam Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salam Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.