ZELLA.
1983 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S ON BOTH BARS. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR SLATE IN FRONT OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND BAR. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INSULATION IS EXPOSED. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, INCREASE HOT PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 72017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1949073, DATED 8/16/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MEN'S TOILETROOM #36; BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA #41; MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR, DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM SODA NOZZLE CADDY'S ON BOTH BARS. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR SLATE IN FRONT OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND BAR. REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER WALL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INSULATION IS EXPOSED. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, INCREASE HOT PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 162016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS,WORN DOOR GASKET AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND LOOSE CONTACT PAPER ON SAME
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND OVER 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL & BASE IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT BAR .MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM ,MISSING WALL OUT LET COVERS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR BAR AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
AUG 92016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.FRONT DOOR APPX. "1" ALONG BOTTOM,ACROSS THE TOP AND ALONG SIDE,REAR KITCHEN DOOR APPX."1-2" ALONG BOTTOM,5- DINING ROOM DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS APPX "3/4"-"1" IN CENTER AND ALONG TOP.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS,WORN DOOR GASKET AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND LOOSE CONTACT PAPER ON SAME.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND CONCRETE FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND OVER 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL & BASE IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT BAR .MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM ,MISSING WALL OUT LET COVERS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR BAR AREA
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED FOR PLATE STORAGE IN KITCHEN. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OR PAINT. OBSERVED HANDLE OF LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR PLASTIC BROKEN. MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 12015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 0VER 50 FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY INFESTATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 9/16/14 #149645: # 34 MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. FLOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. #35 VENT COVERS IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REGLUE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.CEILING VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKING LINE. MUST REPLACE.#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PATIO BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED FOR PLATE STORAGE IN KITHCEN. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OR PAINT.
OBSERVED HANDLE OF LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR PLASTIC BROKEN. MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN FOOD WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER.
OBSERVED FLOORS AT SECOND BAR, NEAR KITHCEN, UNCLEAN. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND GARBAGE CANS. CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT UNDER KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR NEAR KITHCEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
SEP 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Provide floor drain cover in the floor drain in the dish washing area. Clean the floor thru-out the basement and maintain. Floor not in good repair in front of the walk in cooler in the basement. Must reapir.
Vent cover in all three washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain. Damaged walls by the stair going to the basement. Must repair. Filter on the hood with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Walls behind the prep table in the prep area not in good repair. Must re glue/repair and maintain. Ceiling vent in the dishwashing/prep area, with dust accumulated. Must clean and maintain. Stained ceiling tiles inside the men's washroom and above the cook line. Must replace.
Door of the men's washroom not closing all the way. Must re adjust the self closer device.
Must install an exposed hand sink in the patio bar. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide paper towel and hand soap. Must increase the hot water pressure in the men's washroom.
SEP 42013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN METAL PAN COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN COOKS LINE COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F AND AND 46.1F. NO LABEL, DATE ON WINGS AND NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED. FOOD DISCARDED CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS NOTED PREPARING FOODS. IE: WRAPPING CUT LETTUCE DE-THAWING MEAT. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM7-19-10 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST POST CONSUMOR ADVISORY.#33-BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS MUST REPLACE. #34-ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD ALONG FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKS LINE, MUST REPLACE.#36-DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE, MUST CLEAN.#37-BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.#38-VENTILATION IN LADIES AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR. ALL VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. ALL GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BOTH BARS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAINS.#41-MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR GAS BBQ GRILL FROM PREMISES, AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. DAMAGED COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACKEN GROOVES. MUST REPLACE/RESURFACE.TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO KITCHEN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR. OUTDOOR BAR GARBAGE CANS WITH DEBRIS FROM PREVIOUS SERVICE THREE DAYS PRIOR. GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED DAILY.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT OUTDOOR BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
METAL WALL AT COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. MOLDY WALL AT DISH MACHINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. HOLES IN CEILING AND WALL BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS LINE COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
JUL 192010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST BE POSTED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS MUST REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH MACHINE. FLOOR BEHIND REAR BAR WITH CRACKED/BUCKLED CEMENT MUST REPAIR,MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD ALONG FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSE SYSTEM IN OUTDOOR STORAGE WITH SPILLAGE, MUST CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKS LINE, MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKS LINE, MUST CLEAN.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION IN LADIES AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR. ALL VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. ALL GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BOTH BARS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAINS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR GAS BBQ GRILL FROM PREMISES, AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHERS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
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