Big Salem

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 50 or more mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage room and on selling floor between refrigeration and freezer units. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: The rear storage room is cluttered; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter, organize and maintain area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles on selling floor and in storage room; instructed to replace tile where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in the walk-in cooler, under and behind equipment on the selling floor and in the rear storage area to remove dirt and droppings; clean and maintain. Observed dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler; instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving in poor repair in rear storage area; reattach where needed.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventor device on the utility sink as required; instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain rear storage room; remove any unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of left entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles behind front counter. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of left entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard on bottom of prep tables behind front counter. Instructed manager to remove. Surfaces shall be nonabsorbent smooth and easily cleanable.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide for proper concentration in sanitizing solution.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles behind front counter. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean meat slicer and prep table in food prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner areas where needed in storage room and basement also under and around prep tables in prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean vent fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean grease receptor exterior at the three comp sink and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in cooler and in the rear storage room needs cleaning to remove spills and debris.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in the rear storage room. Must organize to prevent harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink in rear of premises

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout the rear of premises,along wall base and corners

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide 2 drain stoppers at the 3 compartment sink in rear of premises

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of microwave oven in rear.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout need detail cleaning along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and stock(including basement). Must elevate all stock in rear storage area and on sales 6 inches off floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean, paint and repair walls, doors and baseboards throughout front sections by washroom, in storage area by door to walk-in cooler, in dishwashing area and in area by rear exit door. Clean debris from all lught shields throughout. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Storing an exccessive amount of pop and milk crates in rear storage room, must eliminate clutter in this area removing all unused crates from premises. Must discard dirty mop water from bucket and hang mop upright to prevent pest breeding

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of microwave oven in rear.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout need detail cleaning along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment and stock(including basement). Must elevate all stock in rear storage area and on sales 6 inches off floor.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean, paint and repair walls, doors and baseboards throughout front sections by washroom, in storage area by door to walk-in cooler, in dishwashing area and in area by rear exit door. Clean debris from all lught shields throughout. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Storing an exccessive amount of pop and milk crates in rear storage room, must eliminate clutter in this area removing all unused crates from premises. Must discard dirty mop water from bucket and hang mop upright to prevent pest breeding.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found plastic single serve utensils improperly stored in cardboard box. Must properly store upright in clean plastic container.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove all cardboard and newspaper from service table where ground beef is served. Also must remove dirty storage milk crates stored under service table. Instructed to provide an adequate prep table for storage of cooked foods. Found open bag of sugar in cabinet at coffee service storage area. Instructed to provide large storage container with lid.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves not clean behind counter, 3 compartment sink instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed all lower walls thru-out premises and baseboards not clean, excessive debris. Instructed to clean all walls/maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty mop water in mop bucket. Also mop sink not clean. Instructed to dump water after use and properly store mop upright. Must clean/maintain mop sink. Also found rear storage area cluttered(paint cans, etc, must properly store storage items off floors on pallet or shelving.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN DIRTY FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER,COFFEE COUNTER TOP, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF IN 2DR FREEZER AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BOX FREEZER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS AND REAR SINKS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REAR SINK AREA OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALLS NEED REPAIR. ALSO HOLE OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MADE BY THE HANDLE MUST REPAIR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.