Zebda
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Zebda has 21 inspections in the public record. On May 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CASHIER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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May 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOW REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616450 DATED 4/25/2025: #60 " OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2598222 DATED 07/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 51. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.... 58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090..." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616450 DATED 4/25/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CASHIER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. Friday, April 25, 2025
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78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEANUP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2598222 DATED 07/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 51. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 55. OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM. 58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E., PACKAGED DELI MEAT, HOT DOGS, ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CASHIER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 29, 2024
License
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE WOOD WICKER BREAD BASKETS. WOOD AND WOOD WICKER MAY NOT BE USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR NEAR STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING PANESL WITH WATER DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562489 ON 8/19/22 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASING SIGNAGE SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. 37 - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. 55 - OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND CRACKED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND WALL BASE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 19, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASING SIGNAGE SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND CRACKED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Mar 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 3/15/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING PASTRIES AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 15, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2365907 DATED 3/17/2020 NOT CORRECTED: "WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN." " ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING PASTRIES AND MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER NEAR EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT ON DOOR JAM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDERNEATH MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DINING ROOM AND IN HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 17, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, BOWLS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND WITH PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR THE CRACKED WALLS AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE HAS EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST RETAKE THE CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PUT A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR SIDES OF THE SMALL DEEP FRYER,STOVE AND GRILL (WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP),ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING TWO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HELPING PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED ON TOP OF THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BACK OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING PANEL CLOSE TO THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN I DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
3 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: Facility was using soap dispenser at exposed hand sink, in kitchen, for storage of chemical test kits. Operator corrected during inspection (removed test kit and filled dispenser with soap). Instructed all exposed hands sink must always be accessible, have hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found front display case without cover on lower rear where compressor is. Instructed to remove dust build up and replace cover or repair. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found pipes behind cooking equipment with dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 52.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS PREPARED COUS COUS AT 58.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ROASTED PEPPERS AT 51.2F, COUS COUS AT 58.2F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 57.5, ROASTED EGGPLANT AT 52.5F, YOGURT SAUCE AT 52.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS OF FOOD TO BE 15LBS AT $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A),
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS FOUND HELD NOT PROTECTED IN THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER. THROUGHOUT THE COOLER OBSERVED RAW MEATS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHICKEN, RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER COOKED PREPARED FOODS, SLICED CUCUMBERS AND OTHER PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS. OVER UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES AND TOMATOES. ON ALL SHELVING IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW MEATS AND EGGS PROPERLY ON BOTTOM SHELVING ABOVE READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS AND ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED/SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-5-14 NOT CORRECTED.#32-INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.-MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COFFEE STATION AND STORED CLEAN CUPS AND UTENSILS. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. INTERIOR ALL COOLERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. CUSTOMERS MUST NOT TRAVEL THROUGH THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE (MAGNETIC) KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA (NOTED KNIVES AND MULTI-USE UTENSIL STORED IN BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAIN CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF STOVE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 115.3F, 117.5F, 117.9F, COOKED RICE AT 120.9F, 119.8F, 118.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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78
May 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED IN COLD HOLD UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST LABEL FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNIT, MICRO WAVE, REACH IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DIRT . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DINER AND PREP AREA, CORNERS, BASE BOARDS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE BUILD OF DUST, AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER.
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78
Feb 9, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards attached to prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coolers, sinks, exhaust hood and filters, cutting boards, cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers and walls behind equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint. Sweep on front door has rubber missing in lower right corner. Instructed to replace or repair sweep.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Utility sink not properly maintained. Instructed to install shields around utility sink to prevent any possible contamination from spillage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zebda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zebda on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zebda?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Zebda.
Has Zebda's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zebda have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zebda 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 Zebda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zebda is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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