Zachi
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Zachi 10 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Zachi is from Mar 20, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING THE SHELF BELOW THE COOK LINE AND ON THE WIRE RACK HOLDING THE PANINI PRESS. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED AN UNFINISHED WALL (FRAMING EXPOSED, UNPAINTED) BEHIND THE PANINI PRESS/STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEAR THE HAND SINK AND NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE WALL.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUN BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP UNDER THE UTILITY SINK, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AREA, RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLUMBER'S PUTTY LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE MIDDLE AND SOUTHERN MOST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO COMPARTMENTS MAINTAIN WATER LEVELS AND NO FOREIGN SUBSTANCE IS PRESENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY BUILDUP UNDER THE UTILITY SINK, UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, AND UNDER THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE OLD CAULK ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AREA, RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER A BUCKET OF COOKED LENTILS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F AND COOKED CHICKEN AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 31LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50.00. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-01-14, REPORT#1199121 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE/COOLER.(34) EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(43) WIPING CLOTHES ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
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Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL BUILT BETWEEN FRONT CASHIER AND PREP MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE/COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 (APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS) CHICKEN SANDWICHES AT 75.2F IN A COVERED CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND A CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-3-12 NOT CORRECTED. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL BUILT BETWEEN FRONT CASHIER AND PREP MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREPTABLE/COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE DIRTY, WET TOWELS INSIDE COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 3, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 30, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER WITH TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER SET UP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zachi on file is from Mar 20, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zachi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zachi.
Has Zachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zachi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zachi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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