JUN 11
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZIMIS PIZZA & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
6954 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
NOV 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 72023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT CREATED WITH A PREP TABLE, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT GRINDER, SLICER, AND SAUSAGE STUFFER.OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON MENUS DISCLOSING WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND CONSUMING THEM CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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MAY 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER,OR KNOW THE LOCATION.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →