Zad
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2012
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Zad stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2012. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Zad's record stops at Jun 11, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zad trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY MEASURING UTENSILS FOUND STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUSTY VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND FRONT SHELVING USED TO STORE CLEAN GLASSWARE MUST CLEAN. RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT/RESEAL METAL RACK SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY, STAINED PLASTIC DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MUST NOT STORE IN UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE MOLD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL/PROVIDE LID FOR OUTDOOR DIRTY LINEN STORAGE.
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(48.9 TO 52F)BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F TO 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(MARINATE CHICKEN, AND BEEF).OWNER/ CERTIFIED MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN, WHICH PRESENTLY IS WORKING ON THE UNIT.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.NORTH-SOUTH REFRIGERATION(773-569-8136) FIXED THE PROBLEM,PRESENT TEMPERATURE 29.5F. INSTRUCTED TO USE UNIT AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE LOG.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72097-18
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LAMB AT TEMP OF 50.9F; LAMB KABOB AT TEMP OF 50.6F; MARINADE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.7F, 47.5F AND 50.9F.(PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER.ALSO FOUND MARINADE BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F TO 53F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNS 25, VALUE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72097
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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. VENT COVER ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER NEED TO BE CLEANED(DUST BUILD UP).ALSO ADDTIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT FRONT DOOR.
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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. CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE HOOD.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER(ENCRUSTED FOOD ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.)RESEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD AT SAME AREA.ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE POP MACHINE DISPENSER.
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Nov 4, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED 5 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS AND DISCONTINUE THEIR USE. REAR SCREEN DOOR HAD A 2" GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR WHERE FLIES COULD ENTER THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR WHICH FITS TIGHTLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING BELOW THE STEAM TABLE. REPLACE THE HAND TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND THE TILES BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE THAT ARE COMING UNGLUED FROM THE FLOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE PREP TABLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zad on file is from Jun 11, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zad?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zad.
Has Zad's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zad have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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