Selam Market and Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Selam Market and Restaurant, the earliest from 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Selam Market and Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP/REACH-IN COOLER/WALK-IN COOLER)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT (KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, FRONT BUTCHER PREP AREA). MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING STOVE/OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND LOOSE HANDWASHING FAUCET INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVINGS/RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 26, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HADNSINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES NOT SHIELDED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED UNDER LEAKY WATER LINES, SEWER LINES, MECHANICAL ROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, OPEN STAIRWELLS, GARBAGE ROOMS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) BROKEN INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND BASEMENT HOT WATER BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND BASEMENT FLOOR IN HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND BASEMENT HOT WATER BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 6, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. MUST SEAL TO MINIMIZED PEST ENTRY.REPAIR CAUSE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. OBSERVED RAW LARGE PIECES OF BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVES AND HANGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO TORE MEAT IN IT, ALSO PUT CONTAINERS UNDER HANGED MEAT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN TTHE KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 DEBRIS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND BAR COUNTER ETC, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 50)ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AND BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FROM11-19-2019, REPORT#2345888 #37) FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE. #57)2-102.13 FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58 2-102.13 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOOR AND BOTTOM OF THE MENTIONED DOORS. MUST SEAL TO MINIMIZED PEST ENTRY.REPAIR CAUSE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. OBSERVED RAW LARGE PIECES OF BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVES AND HANGED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS TO TORE MEAT IN IT, ALSO PUT CONTAINERS UNDER HANGED MEAT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN TTHE KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, REPAIR ISSUE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND BAR COUNTER ETC, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCCOKED FOOD BEING SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR).MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCCOKED FOOD BEING SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHLORINE TEST KITS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR).MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LIQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,POROUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILLS ON WALLS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,PORUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL AT MEN'S WASHROOM(NORTH-EAST SIDE) NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN HOT WATER STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS OR PROVIDE LIGHT IF NEEDED
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,BEHIND BAR AREA.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND SIDE PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANELS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT CLEANABLE,POROUS SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BRICKS,CEMENT DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.STOCK/LQUOR STORED ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,PORUS FLOOR UNDER THE TWO BURNER UNIT AND UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL AT MEN'S WASHROOM(NORTH-EAST SIDE) NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN HOT WATER STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS OR PROVIDE LIGHT IF NEEDED
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Dec 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR GAPS AT THE CORNERS OF THE REAR STEEL EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE RODENT PROOFED. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM DOOR THRESHOLD AND VERTICAL SIDES SO AS TO BE RODENT PROOFED.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR A LETTER OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION COURSE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETELY INSTALL MISSING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK SO AS TO HAVE ABOVE HAND SINK IN WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND TO DRAIN PROPERLY.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH INSTALLING RESTROOM WALL DIVIDERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE FIRMLY INSTALLED TO THE GROUND.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM BOTH RESTROOM FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WALL COVING ALONG WALL BASE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DELI ROOM FRONT PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MEN'S URINAL STALL SO AS TO BE IN WORKING CONDITION. URINAL IS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.PLEASE THE TOILET IS IN WORKING CONDITION AT THIS TIME IN THIS MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Selam Market and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Selam Market and Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Selam Market and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Selam Market and Restaurant.
Has Selam Market and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Selam Market and Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Selam Market and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Selam Market and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Selam Market and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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