ZAHRA'S KITCHEN, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

4807 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA BLOCKED BY DISHES STORED IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSBILE AT ALL TIMES. DISHES REMOVED FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSSERVED ROACHES TRAPPED IN GLUE BOARDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRAPPED INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISHES STORED ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES AND ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTHLY, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOLER MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND ON DINING ROOM TABLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID FROM RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILAND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, IN KITCHAN AND IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAY 6

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

NAKED WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,CLENABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EAST-SOUTH WALL ABOVE THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK HAS ROUGH SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT OVERLOADED WITH HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, MOSTLY UNUSED CHAIRS, BOXES WITH BROKEN SMALL APPLIANCES, AND TOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS IF THE AREA IS USED FOR A WASHROOM OR REMOVE THE TOILET BOWL AND CAP PIPES ON FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IS REQUIRED AT LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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