Zaytune Mediterranean Grill

3500 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Zaytune Mediterranean Grill stretching back to 2014. On Jul 19, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 19, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Zaytune Mediterranean Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 19, 2016

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.5-60F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT.9LBS, VALUE $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Mar 18, 2016

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND AT BASEMENT FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM POP IN A BOX CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS AT GRILL AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

May 13, 2015

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF AND HUMMUS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AND LITTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Sep 17, 2014

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaytune Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaytune Mediterranean Grill on file is from Jul 19, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Zaytune Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaytune Mediterranean Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaytune Mediterranean 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.

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