Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks

2500 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 29, 2010

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 29, 2010

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR GASKETS FOR STAND UP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR MOP SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NEW VIOLATION NOTED: PROVIDE COVING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN COOKING AREA. NEW VIOLATION NOTED: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM DINING AREA CEILING.

Mar 22, 2010

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OV ER 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINET BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT, OVER 3 UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CONTROL ACTIVITY.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLE ON STAND UP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE HANDLE. REPAIR GASKETS ON SAME UNIT. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR MOP SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE STRING USED FOR SANITIZED CHEESE CLOTH DRYING WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND NON POROUS. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR POTS AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM HOODVENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks on file is from Mar 29, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks.

Has Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zam-Zam Sweets and Snacks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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