New Zaiqa
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at New Zaiqa stretching back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 20 times.
New Zaiqa's latest score of 39 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN, GOAT AND OTHER NEAT IEMS IN THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SINK OUT OF TEMPERATURE AT 46,48 DEGREES...INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ITEMS DENATURED...APPROX WEIGHT OF PRODUCT 10LBS COMBINED, APPROX VALUE OF PRODUCTS COMBINED $37.OO PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 5-7 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE PEST SERVICE ALONG WITH PROOF OF PEST SERVICE UPON THE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF APRIL 1ST 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TAN COLORED FAN OVER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF DISHES LEFT IN AREA TO DRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK FOR THE FACILITY WITH VERY DIRT CLOTHING, PANTS, SHIRT AND HAT. EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING OUTER CLOTHING CLEAN...INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN OUTER APPEARANCE WHILE COOKING AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS USED FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TOP PART OF THE PREP COOLER AND ALONG THE PREP TABLE AREA IN FRONT OF COOKWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES USED FOR SERVICE FACED UP ON TABLE IN FRONT FOR CUSTOMERS... ALSO OBSERVED METAL EATING UTENSILS OUT IN THE OPEN NOT COVERED...INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR UTENSILS TO BE FACED DOWN OR TO USE SINGLE SERVE UTENSIL. (SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS PROVIDED BY MANAGER)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PLACE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR COOKING AREA AS WELL IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH MICROWAVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR AND OPENINGS OF THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA...THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE STORAGE SPACE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM...THE OPENINGS OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS AND COOKING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, SPILLAGE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...FLATTOP, GRILL, STOVE UNIT, OVENS AND SINGLE BURNER UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER, AROUND ON THE SIDES AND INSIDE ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DUCK BOARD LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE YELLOW WALL WHERE THE SIGN SAYS DO NOT PUT FEET ON THE WALL IS LOCATED COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORIGN SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA...THE DISH WASHING AREA...THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM...THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA...THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA...UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA(BROWN POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER) AND THE FRONT LOBBY AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL VENTIALTION FANS IN REAR FOOD AREA AND THE CEILING FANS IN THE FRONT LOBBY AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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39
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 28, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 14, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD (YOGURT) INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 57.9F, RICE 50.9F, CHICKEN 55.7F, POTATOES IN SAUCE 46F, FRIED ONIONS 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITHOUT THE DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN CHEST FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REFREIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND CLEAN UTENSILS AT A STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS ON PREMISE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AT INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE THE BATHROOM FLOORS, FLOORS AT THE REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITIES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD (RICE) FROM THE HOT HOLDING POT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Apr 1, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11(A:1-2): OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED READY TO EAT RICE IN COLDING UNIT.OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT YOGURT SAUCE. CORRECTED ON SITE RAW CHICKEN FROM BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS MOVED TO DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2, &B): OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53.2-70.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MUTTON(53.4-70.5F) AND CHICKEN(53.2-55.2F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $300 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:05PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:05PM. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED RED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR EDGE OF CHEST FREEZER CONTAINING MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER CONTAINING MEAT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AT INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BASE OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 5-6 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ONE LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OVER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND APPROX 5 BEHIND THE LARGE REACH IN COOLING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE PRIOR TO RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF MARCH 12, 2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST SERVICE PROVIDED ON SITE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE IN THE DINING AREA FACE UP TO THE CEILING WITH PEOPLE WALKING BY AND FAN GOING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT KITCHENWARE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS STORED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE AND OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED WOOD SHELVING IN PANTRY AREA ACROSS FROM THE REST ROOM WITH BADLY WARPED AND NO EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED BADLY COVERED WITH DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND SHELVING OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHINNG AREA WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS HELD FOR SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VERY HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKING IN AREA AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLES ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES TO THE DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS (USED AND UNUSED), FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE FIXTURES (TOILET, SINK) IN WASHROOM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM AND INSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOM AND REAR OF KITCHEN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE SURFACE TOPS NEAR THE DISH AREA; 6LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 75.3F, 10LBS OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 48.6F. APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $50. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISH AREA AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND OVER 15 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE STAIRS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUE.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: MEASURED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF HOT TCS FOODS (SAMOSA FILLED WITH COOKED POTATOES) MEASURED AT 65.4F. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLE OF SOAP STORED OVER BAG OF ONIONS NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGER RELOCATED SOAP TO CHEMICAL AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 11.22.22 REPORT #:2567457 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. 55) 6-201.11: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45PM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS IN 3COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEES AND FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP IN THE HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY CAN AND GLOVES STORED IN THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. ITEMS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE DISCONNECTED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. HANDSINK WATER TEMPERATURE MUST FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS DOES NOT HAVE AN EXPIRATION/DISCARD/USE-BY-DATE. ANY FOODS HELD UNDER 41F FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST HAVE A DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN CHICKEN AND LAMB IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS AND CANNED FOOD STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE CLOSET STORAGE AND STAIRWAY AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINK FIXTURES HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND IN BETWEEN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS HEAVILY SOILED IN KITCHE, DISH, AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND FRONT REGISTER AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CAULK IS DAMAGED AROUND ALL SINK FIXTURES. FACILITY MUST RE-SEAL/CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK (PLUMBING LEADING TO THE WALL) FACILITY MUST SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IS SEALED, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Nov 22, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563248 DATED 9/6/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS AND AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, 8 LIVES ROACHES IN REAR DISH AREA, AND 3 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 5 LIVE FLIES IN FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, 5 LIVE FLIES IN DISH ROOM, AND 5 LIVE FLIES IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND TOPS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD ROACHES BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN REAR AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SACKS OF ONIONS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HANDLES BROKEN AND BOTH GASKETS TORN AND BROKEN ON DOORS OF "COCA-COLA" COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED STOVE NEAR STAIRS TO REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED & LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACES OF TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2021
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foody illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES, AND KEEP ONSITE ART ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP & SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED & LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACES OF TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ROD DRAIN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, AND REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE, COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 7, 2019
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10- 15 DEAD COCK ROACHES BEHIND REACH IN REFRIGERAATOR LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Zaiqa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Zaiqa on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Zaiqa?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at New Zaiqa.
Has New Zaiqa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Zaiqa have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Zaiqa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is New Zaiqa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Zaiqa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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