ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3461 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN MIDDLE BASIN AND RIGHT BASIN ARE DRAINING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.

APR 9

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

MAY 10

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WHITE CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED , NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE HANDLES FOR THE DOORS OF ALL BLACK STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

SEP 20

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES 46.5F, HUMUS 45.5F, STEAK 54.8F, FALAFEL 58.7F, DURMA 46.8F, MUTHWAMA 50.1F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES, AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

APR 27

2021

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SINK WAS NOTED FOR FOOD PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE KNIVES OR OTHER UTENSILS BETWEEN THE REAR PREP SOUTH WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASHABLE KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SEALING ANY OPENINGS ON THE FRONT CYLINDER COOKERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND BAG STORAGE SHELVING. ----MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM.---- CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT NEXT TO THE ELECTRIC GRINDER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.

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JAN 9

2020

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3) ALSO PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STUCK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD WATER HANDLE MUST WORK AT SAID SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.

JUN 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

JUN 25

2019

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION" ON 6-26-19 TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 65 LBS OF SLICED MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 60.1F; 20 LBS OF SLABS RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 61F; 55 LBS OF RAW SLICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 61.6F. FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE AND OWNER. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 140,VALUE 350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN,BEEF) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 65.6F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETRS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. -

Serious Sanitation

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

EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND OTHER ENCRUSTED FOOD ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. TCS FOODS(RAW MEAT,PASTOR MEAT,FALAFEL MIXTURE IN BAGS AND SOME OF THE BAG BROKEN) STORED ON TOP OR BY THE DIRTY AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN SOAKED AND FROZEN WITH FOOD LIQUIDS(,ANIMAL BLOODS AND UNRECOGNIZABLE FOODS) STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR AND SHELF,SO LIQUIDS WONT LEAK OUT FROM UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER DIRTY SHELF: ENCRUSTED WITH DRY BLOOD AND OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED ON 6-26-19 BOTH UNIT WERE CLEANED,SANITIZED AND FOOD IS PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.

OCT 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 7

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF THAT SODA MACHINE SITS ON. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER SHELF LINES. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

AUG 28

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.

AUG 21

2017

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMUS 58.4F, SALSA 61.2F, BABA GHANOUGE 66.7F, CHICK PEA 59F, BEEF 66.2F, FELAFEL 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED WAST WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY DIRT AND OFFENSIVE ODOR ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBERS FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS ARRIVED AND RODDED DRAIN LINE TO CLEAR IT.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR CAPS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 12

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1 INCH OPEN GAP LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA LANDING TO THE GARBAGE AREA LONG HALL WAY, NOTICED FRUIT FLIES 10 IN DINNING AREA,BATHROOM 5-10, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE .

AUG 10

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL COVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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