NOV 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ZOE'S PATIO.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
5518 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA INOPERABLE. INSTD TO HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKET ON PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
AUG 102023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINNG FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINNG.
JUN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED PORK THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINNG FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINNG.
NOV 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS (HAMBURGERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE SANITIZER WAREWASH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. ALSO TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT REGISTERING. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WILL CONTINUE TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS (HAMBURGERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
JUN 132018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE BEER COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE PREP HANDSINK AND ICE BATH AREA PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN REAR BAR STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS/CEILING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, ALONG WITH TWO SMALL TANKS PROPANE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE THE PROPANE TANKS FROM THE BUILDING AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAR 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
JUN 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BAR GUN HOLDERS IN NEED AOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED/ TORN RUBBER GASKETS 1ST DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE BEER COOLER/STORAGE ROOM CEILING NOT CLEAN, AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKING ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PLUMBING ISSUES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER).
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