Zaki Chicago Style Grille
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Zaki Chicago Style Grille, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Zaki Chicago Style Grille since Mar 20, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “* certified food manager on site” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN AND LAMB, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND DISPLAY INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP. CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP. CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. A HOOKAH SMOKING DEVICE WAS FOUND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ASHES IN IT'S ASHTRAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, FOOD TEMPS SEE BELOW, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARPET ON HALLWAY FLOOR WHICH LEADS TO REAR STORAGE EQUIPMENT AREA AND EXIT DOOR HEAVILY SOILED, INSTRUCTED CLEAN CARPET OR REPLACE WITH SURFACE THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME. WORN SURFACES ON DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO HALLWAY. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. FOUND AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.78. INSTRUCTED TO TURN UP TEMPERATURE DIAL AND/OR HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED RICE-120F, FRIED CAULIFLOWER-100.6F, BABA GHANOUJ-53.1F, HUMMUS-51.0F, CUT TOMATOES-51.6F, PARSLEY TOMATOES-51.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-46.1F, CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE-47.7F, COOKED SLICED EGGPLANT -117.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT OR AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(20LB VALUED AT $55) WERE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARPETING ON HALLWAY FLOOR WHICH LEADS TO REAR STORAGE EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA AND EXIT DOOR IS HEAVILY SOILED, MUST CLEAN CARPETING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN REAR HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: ASHTRAY FOUND IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C).
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Mar 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER AND SNEEZE GAURD AT FRONT SERVE COUNTER AREA AT COLD HOLDING STATION IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: REAR EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM, GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED. MUST REPAIR MAKING BOTH DOORS TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaki Chicago Style Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaki Chicago Style Grille on file is from Mar 20, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaki Chicago Style Grille?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zaki Chicago Style Grille.
Has Zaki Chicago Style Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaki Chicago Style Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaki Chicago Style Grille 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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