AUG 7
2026
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Z Halal American Inc.
Chicago Health Dept
2739 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
57
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
JUL 29
2026
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.5 POUNDS NOODLE AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS RICE AT 49.7F, 5 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.2F, AND 5 POUNDS LENTIL SOUP AT 51.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 20 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $60.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 51.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. COLD HOLDING UNIT ADJUSTED BY THE END OF INSPECTION AND AT 39.8F.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AT CABINET ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED (BROKEN) OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACH ACTIVITY AND MUST REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN & HEAVILY SOILED: ALL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS/FREEZERS, PREPARATION TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND EAST WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLSOING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED FRYER AND BASKETS OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. EAST SIDE STORAGE ROOM & CLOSET ARE CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. UNUSED/EMPTY HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE OR INSTALL PROPER FOOD GUARDS IF USED FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT FOR EAST SIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 22
2025
PASS 7 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12--- ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
: 3-304.14--- ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. : 4-601.11(B)---- NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11---- FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-501.113---- NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 15
2025
FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
NOTED RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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 DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS/PANS BEING USED TO PREPARE FOODS THAT ARE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12-18-23 REPORT #2587133 NOT CORRECTED.#53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 18
2023
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.13 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 11
2023
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED VOIDED PHOTO COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA: TWO ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SPICE RACK, TWO BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ONE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SEATING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE 9/6/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2563215 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THREE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES
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