Chicago
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BEAT

New Zaika Restaurant, Inc.

1316 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
23/100

Mixed record — 1 of 10 inspections passed

Inspections
10
1 passed
Last Inspected
2016-07-26
Pass Rate
10%
2 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-07-26
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2016-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA WAS BLOCKED BY A WOODEN STOOL AND THE HOT WATER KNOB TO SAME HANSINK WAS TURNED-OFF WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE WOODEN STOOL AND TURN HOT WATER KNOB BACK ON ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABL...

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON WEST HALLWAY IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2015-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH 50.6F,SOUP 44.6F,LAMB 44.7F,CHICKEN 45.2F,CHICKEN 44.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,FISH,LAMB,SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MINIMAL LIGHTING AT THE HALL WAY WITH WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AT THE HALL WAY.

2014-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND COOKED RICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 40F ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 49.6F, CHICKEN AT 43.7-46F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, YOGURT AT 46.7F, FISH AT 44.4F, AND SAUCES AT 46.9F. ALSO, OBSERVE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2014-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHICKEN. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 43.8-46.9F, LAMB KABOBS AT 45.1F, EGGS AT 43.1-47.4F, CHICKEN AT 44.5-51.2F, YOGURT AT 47.9F, COOKED POTAT...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 145.2) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIME...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2014-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

TWO DOOR PREP COOLER STILL NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVA...

2014-01-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND MILK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICA...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: SALAD DRESSING AT 49.2F, YOGURT AT 48.3-61.2F, EGGS AT 48.7F, CHICKEN AT 52,7F, COOKED RICE AT 52.1F, MILK AT 47.8F, RANCH...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED IN THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO SANITIZER WAS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY A BOTTLE OF CHLORINE BLEACH AT MY REQUEST. ...

critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1353209 ON 6/19/13 NOT CORRECTED: 21/01 - NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WH...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM AN IDPH CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES ON THE PREMISES. ALSO FRONT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED TO PREVENT ...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

SEE VIOLATION #14

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS AND VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE DINING ROOM OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN DOOR SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS SINK STOPPERS. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINKS CAN HOLD WATER. SEAL THE TOILETS AT THE BASE OF THE FLOOR TO...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE MOP CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR AND REMOVE NON-WORKING TOILET FROM THE BASEMENT.

2013-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PACKAGED RICE PUDDING CONTAINERS IN PREP COOLER FOR SELF SERVICE NO LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD SERVER WITH A LONG BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2012-05-07 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR FOOD AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES (SALAD PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA). ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO THE SERVICE COUNTER.

2011-12-08 Fail License

No violations found.

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