Zahid Nihari
Last inspected: May 26, 2022
82
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Zahid Nihari, the earliest from 2021. On May 26, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Zahid Nihari is from May 26, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 26, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.
58
82
May 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 03/08/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2492542 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. #55-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES TO VIEW. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF, EGGS, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
61
Mar 8, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112-OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11-OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
56
52
Mar 5, 2021
License
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE SERVING BEVERAGES FROM SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS OR REMOVE SODA POP MACHINE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
56
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zahid Nihari last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zahid Nihari on file is from May 26, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zahid Nihari?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Zahid Nihari.
Has Zahid Nihari's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zahid Nihari have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zahid Nihari means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants