Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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May 10, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WHITE CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED , NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE HANDLES FOR THE DOORS OF ALL BLACK STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SLICED TOMATOES 46.5F, HUMUS 45.5F, STEAK 54.8F, FALAFEL 58.7F, DURMA 46.8F, MUTHWAMA 50.1F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES, AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE SINK WAS NOTED FOR FOOD PREP.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES OR OTHER UTENSILS BETWEEN THE REAR PREP SOUTH WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER WASHABLE KNIFE/UTENSIL HOLDERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR SEALING ANY OPENINGS ON THE FRONT CYLINDER COOKERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS SEPARATING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING DAMAGED WALL TILES NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND BAG STORAGE SHELVING. ----MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM.---- CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT NEXT TO THE ELECTRIC GRINDER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3) ALSO PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STUCK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COLD WATER HANDLE MUST WORK AT SAID SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 65 LBS OF SLICED MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 60.1F; 20 LBS OF SLABS RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 61F; 55 LBS OF RAW SLICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 61.6F. FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE AND OWNER. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 140,VALUE 350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN,BEEF) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 65.6F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION" ON 6-26-19 TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND OTHER ENCRUSTED FOOD ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. TCS FOODS(RAW MEAT,PASTOR MEAT,FALAFEL MIXTURE IN BAGS AND SOME OF THE BAG BROKEN) STORED ON TOP OR BY THE DIRTY AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN SOAKED AND FROZEN WITH FOOD LIQUIDS(,ANIMAL BLOODS AND UNRECOGNIZABLE FOODS) STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR AND SHELF,SO LIQUIDS WONT LEAK OUT FROM UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER DIRTY SHELF: ENCRUSTED WITH DRY BLOOD AND OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED ON 6-26-19 BOTH UNIT WERE CLEANED,SANITIZED AND FOOD IS PROPERLY STORED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETRS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
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Oct 25, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELF THAT SODA MACHINE SITS ON. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER SHELF LINES. MUST MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
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Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
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: NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMUS 58.4F, SALSA 61.2F, BABA GHANOUGE 66.7F, CHICK PEA 59F, BEEF 66.2F, FELAFEL 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WAST WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY DIRT AND OFFENSIVE ODOR ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBERS FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS ARRIVED AND RODDED DRAIN LINE TO CLEAR IT.
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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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR CAPS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1 INCH OPEN GAP LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA LANDING TO THE GARBAGE AREA LONG HALL WAY, NOTICED FRUIT FLIES 10 IN DINNING AREA,BATHROOM 5-10, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE .
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL COVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill.
Has Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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