Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
86
Score
ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL, located at 3461 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 14, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its 16 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 10, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Apr 27, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
29
Oct 25, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 1, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — May 14, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN MIDDLE BASIN AND RIGHT BASIN ARE DRAINING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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