ZEE'S.

Chicago Health Dept

7958 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2015.

Last inspected Mar 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER'S (MEN AND WOMEN) WASHROOMS AND MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE CONCENTRATION OF (CHLORINE) 0 PPM (MACHINE IS BEING USED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA, SODA GUN HOLDER WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 16

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces od cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in employee's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall by hot water heater area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Employee's bathromm sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUL 16

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in employee's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall by hot water heater area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Employee's bathroom sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced

JUN 25

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen area, front bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Rear hallway leading to kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Employee bathroom sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

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APR 12

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors not cleaned or maintained throught out prep and bar area. Instructed to detail clean floors in prep and bar along wallbase and reseal floor in bar area to have smooth and non arborsant surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn/damaged ceiling tile and repair reseal stainless steel panel around exposed handsink wall.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.

APR 4

2011

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Sanitizing rinse for low temp dish machine not at proper concentration. Low temp chlorine santizer dish machine being use at time of inspection, not at proper santizing concentration. Chlorine santizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that chlorine santizer must be at 100ppm for proper santizing of equipment and utensils. Critical sanitize issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed several cooked pasta's in prep cooler being covered with wet white linen napkins that has dirt stains, dingy and grey in color from not being cleaned. Instructed manager that all foods must be protected at all times and must remove linen napkins from foods. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rat dropping behind counter in bar area-approximately 10 dropping and in right corner approximately 5 droppings. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-soup at 160.5 F on steamtable. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

Handsink for employees not maintained, installed or operated. Exposed handsink not connected-while running water in sink, water discarding from drain pipe on to floor, food handlers not able to properly wash hands. Instructed to use handsink in toilet room until exposed handsink is repaired and in good condition. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed that ice must be protected during storage and use to prevent contamination.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exterior cooking equipment, soda sprayer holders, sinks, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn/damaged ceiling tile and repair reseal stainless steel panel around exposed handsink wall. Light covers not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean all covers.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to sheild bulbs and install end caps on bulbs.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times. Soda sprayers in bar area not properly installed. Instructed to install drainlines on holder to dispose of liquid waste in holders.

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