Mr Zees

3958 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mr Zees has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Mr Zees was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE INSIDE OF FRYERS.
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90
Apr 17, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN (PREP AREA).
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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82
Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Sep 17, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/2" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS ON WALLS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND AT CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 15, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA, WASHROOMS).
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PORK RIBS,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE PANS,CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM COOKING GRILL.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER STRIPPING UNDERNEATH WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE.----------DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 21, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHIPPING PAINT FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL ANY SURFACES THATS IN POOR REPAIR, AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUSTY FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, (CRACKED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS,
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE IN A NEATER FASHION,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF (2) EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED, 02/10/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1522863, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR COOKING AREA AND IN REAR MOP SINK AREA 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORE IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA. 45 FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR COOKING AREA AND IN REAR MOP SINK AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORE IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area, shall be replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, shall be provided.
36
78
Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in 2nd floor storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under grill area, and under chicken rotisserie equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area, and by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, rear storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired, walls, ceilings in rear kitchen, storage area not clean, need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen area above 3 compartment sink shall be provided, light shields in kitche prep area not clean, need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.
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70
Aug 14, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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95
Aug 7, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT AREA) AND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F FOR DISPLAY COOLER AND AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 97.2F FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT OR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NOTED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 89.4F SPINACH PIE AT 105.3F STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 80.4F STORED ON TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF RICE PUDDING AT 50.3F GREEK SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND DOLMATES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 557444, DATE: 07-13-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #31 - Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use. #33 - Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. #34 - Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. I instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris. #35 - Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. #38 - Back flow device attached to utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at back flow device. #40 - Thermometer not in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.--------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA (BY ICE MACHINE AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH STAIN AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA OR REPAINT.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, BY MOPSINK, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FLOOR/WALL BASE BOARD INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.-------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED PAPER TOWEL USE AS STOPPER)
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).
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Jul 13, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianal container.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow device attached to utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak at backflow device.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
40
70
May 18, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND AIR GAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN HAS BEEN SEALED,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEAL ON AIR GAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW INTO SINK.
10
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES (BLEACH AND OVEN CLEANER) IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINERS AND BESIDE ONIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED CLEANING SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE ROOM OR CABINET; MANAGER REMOVED THE CLEANING SUPPLIES. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS VIOLATION.
25
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.EXTERIOR SIDE OF HEATING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN COOLERS UNCLEAN,WITH DEBRIS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;RACKS IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED-NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP MUST BE REPLACED;FLOOR BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR COVER ON THE STAIRWAYS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED-FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Feb 3, 2010
Routine
5 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. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;RACKS IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP MUST BE REPLACED;FLOOR BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC ;WALL TILE NEAR SALAD COOLER UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST BE CLEAN;WALL TILE BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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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 THERMOMETER IN SALAD COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Zees last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Zees on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Zees?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mr Zees.

Has Mr Zees' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Zees have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Zees means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mr Zees inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Zees is inspected roughly once per year on average.