ZULLO'S INC..
1103 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
17 of 25 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
No drain board provided to the 3-comp sink, Instructed to install.
JUL 182024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, PLASTIC STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE CONVECTION OVENS AND THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OCT 122023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DO NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER REAR STAIRS, IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.
JAN 262022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SJIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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AUG 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID ON CUP AND DESIGNATE ARE FOR DRINKING. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY ROLLING STORAGE SHELVING UNIT WHERE LARGE POTS & NOT IN USE KITCHENWARE ARE STORED. UNABLE TO ACCESS HAND-SINK TO WASH HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO HAND-SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DOOR ON TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
JAN 212020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY AT 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. TEST STRIPS RECORDED 0 PPM READING FROM CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER, QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SHOULD BE BETWEEN 150-400 PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING AND TRASH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LIDS MUST BE TIGHT IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 82019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, OATES, BROWN SUGAR WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, OATES, BROWN SUGAR WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED APPROX 60 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING, ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
#2-102.12: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED SUCH AS PASTA AND BLACK BEANS. INSTRUCTED PIC A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OR GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING, ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW BRUNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD.
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FOUND THE CEILING ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE SOUTH WALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN DAMAGED, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE CERTIFICATES. NONE ON PREMISES.
APR 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR CEILING ABOVE FOIL PANS ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA.
APR 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Must label all foods not in roiginal containers in coolers and dry goods.
Wall in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair to prevent seepage.
JUL 242012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle side of three compartment sink, water coming up right compartment of sink and pipe beneath said sink is leaking. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
Detail cleaning required for the manual can opener at prep table.
Floors behind-under-around heavy equipments require a detail cleaning including basement areas.
Detail clean hood,filters above cooking equipments.
Unnecessary articles must be removed,items kep must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
MAY 252012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT & SIDE DOORS WITH MISSING & BROKEN DOOR SWEEPS .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN CHEST FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID & WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR FRONT DOOR.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
SEP 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALL AREA
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT
MAY 202011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES
SEP 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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.MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO NEW INSTALLED ICE MACHINE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FEB 42010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Fan guards,shelving in walk-in- coolers need detail cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Replace broken floor tiles in kitchen floor.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Walls behind dry storage shelving in basement not smooth,easily cleanable.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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.Remove all clutter,milk crates in kitchen not to be used for storing of articles.
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