Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

Zip'Z Express Fast Food

1635 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
13 passed
Last Inspected
2021-10-22
Pass Rate
76%
3 failures
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-10-22
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2015, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
2021-10-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE LONG CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-01-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

2019-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DIRTY,BROKEN DUCT TAPE ARE WRAPPED AT FEET OF THE DINING TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-04-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO MOP SINK. DUCT TAPE IS BEING USED TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT AT TOP. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE ALL SURFACES TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED STANDING FREEZER...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLUSHIE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINES PRIOR TO USE OF BEFORE STORING. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS. MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED WORKING THERMOMTERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MARRED CUTTING BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN AREA NEEDS CLEANING. KITCHEN AND WORK BENCH SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING. NOTED GRILL,RANGE AND FRYER GAS CHUTES WITH FOOD PARTICULATES AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEME...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOOD OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

2016-12-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-12-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1763829, DATED 4/28/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DEFROST BOTH DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD,IN THE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DRY STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT OF PREMISES (ACROSS FROM DEEP FREEZER) ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN .

2016-04-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DEFROST BOTH DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2015-11-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-11-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE,ONIONS ETC.) STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA.COOKED RICE WAS COVERED WITH A LARGE PLASTIC NON-FOOD BAG(FOAM WAS PRIOR STORED),FROZEN FOOD UNCOVERED 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

WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER)OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.ONE BABY ROACH BETWEEN OPENED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ONE ADULT ROACH ON EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA,AND 10-20 BABY R...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE NEW STOPPERS FOR PROPER:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BURNERS,HOOD AND FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS DOOR TRACKS AND HANDLES.TOILET AND WASH BOWL WITH GRIMES INST...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES,COOLERS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL OPENED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER.RUBBER MATS EXCESS GREASE ON THEM GREASE...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS WITH EXCESS DUST,SPILLAGE AND GRIMES, FRONT SERVING/DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-04-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES.PART OF MESH FOR REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AND RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF THE CHEST ...

minor Sanitation

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

DIPPING WELL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF TWO SLIDING DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER A...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2014-09-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,ETC.)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN.

2013-08-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

BURNED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE BURNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL UNEVEN BESIDE THE HOT WATER TANK UNDER THE WINDOW,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

2012-02-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER)LIVE ROACHES UNDER AND AROUND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ACROSS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA. ADULTS AND BABIES ROACHES WERE COMING OUT FROM HOLES LOCATED AT FRAME OF THE COOLER.(8 LIVE ROACHES) INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT P...

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL DRY FOOD PRODUCTS THAT ARE STORED IN CONTENAIRS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL NEWS PAPER AND CARDBOARDS USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET(FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO CLEAN WHEEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPE BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVED IN PRE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER.NEED TO CLEAN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES,INCLUDED OWNERS.

2011-05-04 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGE DINING CHAIR COVERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON 3COMP.SINK,TOILET BOWL,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,EXTERIORS OF STOVE,TABLES ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

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...

minor Sanitation

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

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. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER ON PREMISES(AT FRONT COUN...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED CHEF HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN IN SOILED CLOTHS,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLOTHINGS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

2010-06-17 Pass Complaint
6
minor Documentation & Training

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under hevy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage area need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls in rear prep area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

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