Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen five times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--- ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14--- ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. : 4-601.11(B)---- NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---- FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-501.113---- NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS/PANS BEING USED TO PREPARE FOODS THAT ARE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12-18-23 REPORT #2587133 NOT CORRECTED.#53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Dec 18, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.13 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE 9/6/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2563215 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOIDED PHOTO COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA: TWO ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SPICE RACK, TWO BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ONE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SEATING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2022
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen.
Has Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Z Halal American Inc. — Desi Halal Cloud Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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