Kan Zaman Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2015
70
Score
Kan Zaman Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Kan Zaman Restaurant's record stops at Feb 6, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Kan Zaman Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY DUST)ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH RUBBER MAT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS ANS REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AND SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. PREMISES STORES SODA DISPENSER SYRUPS AT THE BASEMENT AND OTHER RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT.ALSO NOTED OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:25 PM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS ANS REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE COFFEE PREP AREA, AT THE UTILITY SINK ROOM, BY THE DISH WASHER AREA AND FLOORS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE U-JOINT OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHER,. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, GREASY AND STICKY PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Jan 24, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEAD ROACHES FOUND BEHIND PREP TABLE AND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVECIS NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER: 30-POUNDS OF LENTIL SOUP AT 59.2F & 10-POUNDS OF HUMMUS AT 51.6F (PER CHEF-WAS MADE THE DAY BEFORE). INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & PROPERLY COOL THICK FOOD PRODUCTS IN SHALLOW PANS, IN ICE BATH OR WITH ICE PADDLES. (VALUE=$150.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.
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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 REPLACED. BOTTOM DOOR GASKET OF 3-DOOR COOLER AT COOK'S LINE IS RIPPED, MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES CLOSER TO THE CONDENSERS, DRIP PANS & COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE, DUST OR DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.
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Nov 15, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD AND SLIME GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF THE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL DUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, STORAGE SHELVES, SIDES OF THE STAND-UP FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, TOP AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, TOP OF THE STANDUP FREEZERS, HORIZONTAL SURFACES IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND LEVEL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE WALLS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS OBSERVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST ORGANIZE AND ALL REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE REAR PREP AREA (COOLERS) AND ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
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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. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING LIGHT END COVERS OVER DISHWASH AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kan Zaman Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kan Zaman Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kan Zaman Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kan Zaman Restaurant.
Has Kan Zaman Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kan Zaman Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kan Zaman Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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