Chicago
UNRATED

Zipexpressfast Food

1635 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2022-08-26
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Passed most recent inspection (2022-08-26)
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2022-08-26 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-- REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.16 NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-08-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE, POOLING LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FRONT AREA BOX FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE FROZEN TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ACCURATE AND ABLE TO READ.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A MEANS OF COVER FOR UNUSED PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE FROM. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE COVER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL AREAS OF THE FRONT RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WASHROOM WASHBOWL FAUCET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHERS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MY REPAIR TO HAVE WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAIN FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVER FLOWING DEBRIS, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND ATTACHED WOODEN DOOR AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND ALL ATTACHED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING AND COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NON-FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/ PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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