ARZAN MARKET & CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

4700 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 5 critical violations noted.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
40
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 22 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED CLEAN PREPPING EQUIPMENT BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK AND BLOCKED BY A LARGE FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED IN SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHENS OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, FRESH FRUIT AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISHWASHER AT THE NORTH KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING CUSTOMER DISHWARES, POTS, PANS WITHOUT SANITIZER. SINK WAS SET WITH SOAP WATER ONLY. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER ON DUTY THE PROPER WAY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, STEW AND SOUP IN BOTH KITCHENS IMPROPERLY COOLING. FOODS NOTED IN DEEP CONTAINERS, SOME COVERED WITH METAL LIDS AND PLASTIC WRAP. MANAGER STATES THE FOOD WERE PREPARED IN THE MORNING. TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 79.5F, 130.8. REVIEWED TIME AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND PROPER COOLING METHODS. SOME FOODS DISCARDED OTHERS REHEATED TO BEGIN THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN CORRECTLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN COOKED RICE AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 87.9F IN A RICE COOKER THAT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLER IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. COOKED CHICKEN AT 59F, COOKED BEEF AT 52.5F, CHEESE AT 56.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 60.8F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59F AND COOKED BEEF AT 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY EMAIL REQUEST TO REINSPECT THE COOLER AND REMOVE THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Facility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH KITCHENS.

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HAND SINK IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE SOUTH DINING ROOM WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND MISSING HOT AND COLD HANDLES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE OPERATIONAL.----RAW WOODEN 2X4'S USED TO ELEVATE THE HAND SINK IN THE SOUTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS/STORAGE IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINKS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. FLOORS DIRTY UNDER AND AROUND THE NORTH KITCHEN GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN THE NORTH SIDE KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR SOUTH KITCHEN SEALED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REMOVE.----EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD ON THE BACKSPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.

SEP 16
2024
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN STOVE AND LARGE OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED (2) MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17
2023
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

MAR 10
2023
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SALMON) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT CONSUMER AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NOTICE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER SINK OR ACQUIRE SMALLER POTS AND PANS TO FIT INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

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