Green Zebra
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2017
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Score
Green Zebra has been inspected eight times since 2010. On Oct 27, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Green Zebra's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 27, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Green Zebra's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR RUSURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FROM SISTER RESTAURANT, SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR HAS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MUST INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ADDITIONAL SINK FOR PREP/ DUMP/ RINSE.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEANING NEEDED TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN NEED OF REPAIRING/REPLACING IN BASEMENT ICE AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1383207 ON 10-15-13. 32- MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR SWEEP ON REAR DOORS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN THE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVEN AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.HAS DUST BUILD-UP ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR
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Aug 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils/dishware in the kitchen areas must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove or repair rusty shelving in the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along walls and in all corners,floor drains require a detail cleaning also elevate threshold at rear side exit door.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Fan cover and attached equipments inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning including ventilation covers in the dining area. A backflow prevention device is needed at the expresso coffee machine.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Employee locker room and adjacent storage rooms 2nd floor must be clean,organized.Must be properly stored 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.Remove milk crates not for storing of articles.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice dispensing utensils must be properly stored in a clean container at ice machine.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.FOUND A TOTAL COUNT OF 17 DOZEN CHICKEN,2 DOZEN DUCK RAW EGGS INSIDE RE-USED CARTONS BEARING A DIFFERENT PRODUCERS NAMES AND A LABEL GLUED TO CARTONS THAT DOES NOT MATCH ANY OF THE NAMES IN THE ORIGINAL CARTONS,NO INVOICE AVAILABLE TO INDICATE THE SOURCE OF THE SAID EGGS.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCT AT THIS TIME,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$110.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER-MUST REPAIR,DISCONNECT STOVE ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EXPOSED HANDSINK ALSO MUST PROPERLY PROTECT MULTI-USE EATING UTENSILS FOUND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS ON PRE-SET DINING TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,SHELVING IN DISHROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER,ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Zebra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Zebra on file is from Oct 27, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Zebra?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Green Zebra.
Has Green Zebra's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Zebra have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Zebra means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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