Zaffron

2459 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2022
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Zaffron is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 2, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Zaffron's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 2, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

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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
Nov 2, 2022
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE TOP COVER IN PLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND TOP AND SIDES OF THE GRILL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS EPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ANY UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaffron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaffron on file is from Nov 2, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaffron?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zaffron.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zaffron means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.