Chicago
20
BEAT

New Zaiqa

1316 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
20/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-04
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
20/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-04)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 53 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 53×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition serious
2025-11-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-10-28 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-10-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-10-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD (YOGURT) INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 57.9F, RICE 50.9F, CHICKEN 55.7F, POTATOES IN SAUCE 46F, FRIED ONIONS 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WOR...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITHOUT THE DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INST...

minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SERVING PLATE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD (RICE) FROM THE HOT HOLDING POT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REFREIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND CLEAN UTENSILS AT A STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AT INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE THE BATHROOM...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-04-01 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION....

serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11(A:1-2): OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED READY TO EAT RICE IN COLDING UNIT.OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT YOGURT SAUCE. CORRECTED ON SITE RAW CHICKEN FROM BOTH COLD...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2, &B): OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53.2-70.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MUTTON(53.4-70.5F) AND CHICKEN(53.2-55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F O...

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR EDGE OF CHEST FREEZER CONTAINING MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER CONTAINING MEAT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AT INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NE...

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.

2025-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-03-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 5-6 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ONE LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OVER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND APPROX 5 BEHIND THE LARGE REACH IN COOLING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE IN THE DINING AREA FACE UP TO THE CEILING WITH PEOPLE WALKING BY AND FAN GOING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT KITCHENWARE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE AND OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSEERVED WOOD SHELVING IN PANTRY AREA ACROSS FROM THE REST ROOM WITH BADLY WARPED AND NO EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED BADLY COVERED WITH DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND SHELVING OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHINNG AREA WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A VERY HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKING IN AREA AND FOOD CONTAC...

2024-07-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HANDLES ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES TO THE DOORS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (USED AND UNUSED), FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE FIXTURES (TOILET, SINK) IN WASHROOM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM AND INSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOM AND REAR OF KITCHEN TO AVOID CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-12-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SAN...

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS IN 3COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES AND FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP IN THE HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY CAN AND GLOVES STORED IN THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. ITEMS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED PIPE DISCONNECTED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. HANDSINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF HOT TCS FOODS (SAMOSA FILLED WITH COOKED POTATOES) MEASURED AT 65.4F. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE SURFACE TOPS NEAR THE DISH AREA; 6LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 75.3F, 10LBS OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 48.6F. APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS DOES NOT HAVE AN EXPIRATION/DISCARD/USE-BY-DATE. ANY FOODS HELD UNDER 41F FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST HAVE A DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Facility Condition

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED BOTTLE OF SOAP STORED OVER BAG OF ONIONS NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGER RELOCATED SOAP TO CHEMICAL AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN CHICKEN AND LAMB IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISH AREA AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND OVER 15 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE STAIRS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS AND CANNED FOOD STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE CLOSET STORAGE AND STAIRWAY AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED DISH EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINK FIXTURES HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND IN BETWEEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS HEAVILY SOILED IN KITCHE, DISH, AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND FRONT REGISTER AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER US...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CAULK IS DAMAGED AROUND ALL SINK FIXTURES. FACILITY MUST RE-SEAL/CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK (PLUMBING LEADING TO THE WALL) FACILITY MUST SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IS SEALED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 11.22.22 REPORT #:2567457 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. 55) 6-201.11: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.12: OBSE...

2022-11-22 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563248 DATED 9/6/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2022-09-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS AND AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, 8 LIVES ROACHES IN REAR DISH AREA, AND 3 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 5 LIVE FLIES IN FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM,...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND TOPS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-03-16 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD ROACHES BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN REAR AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MEAT FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SACKS OF ONIONS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTH HANDLES BROKEN AND BOTH GASKETS TORN AND BROKEN ON DOORS OF "COCA-COLA" COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED STOVE NEAR STAIRS TO REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2021-07-01 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED & LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACES OF TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES, AND KEEP ONSITE ART ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP & SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION IS...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "C...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED & LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACES OF TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
55
Taco Bell Cantina
50
Castelgandolfo
47
King'S Bowl

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