MR ZEES #2.
4356 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 21 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 162025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 1 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FEB 142024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELFS.
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY PIPE THAT CONNECTS TO ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366805 DATED: 04/02/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. Jul 2, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Jul 2, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SIGNS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SIGNS.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,CHILI) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP COOLER WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUSTS.
FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 272018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR BACK SURFACES OF TAYLOR MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 252017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALL PACKAGED SALAD FOR SALE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS,NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER,TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INTERIOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALL BY REAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TILE GROUT NEEDS REPAIR,
FEB 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1546383, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
SMELL, ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ROD SINK AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP,
MAY 262015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCT FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (INSIDE COOLER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, PREP STORAGE AND COUNTER WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN CREVICES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Damaged stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAY 192014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES UP).
SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
FLOORS BEANEATH THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR CLOSET.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AREAS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 302013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine no clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
JUL 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED.
MAY 292012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR UTENSILS AND DISHES CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITH DETERGENT AND RINSING WITH WARM WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT USING SANITIZER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SET UP THE 3RD SINK WITH CHLORINE,BEFORE END OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING RINSE WAS 100ppm CHLORINE
EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED
MAY 262011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment, coolers, shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under cooking equipment and along wallbase thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FEB 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Sinks, interior ice machine panel, interior coolers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed that thermometer must visible inside cooler.
MAR 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF COOKING GRILL GREASY ,UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA GREASY,MUST BE CLEAN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA/OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND GREASY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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