Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs is from Sep 5, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: LARGE OPEN SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT EXPOSING RAW SEWAGE AND FOUL ODOR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE DAMAGE ON BASEMENT FLOOR. EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE/WASTE WATER (DRIED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE ON FLOOR) INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER ALL SEWER/FLOOR DRAINS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ODOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NOTED RODENT (RAT & MICE) INFESTATION ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 100 NOTED) IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER, PREP COOLER, AND ALONG WALLBASE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ON BASEMENT STAIRS. FRONT, REAR, AND BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. (APRROX 1/2 AT FRONT AND REAR, 1 INCH AT BASEMENT DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPING AND ALSO HOLE NOTED AT WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 13, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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.UPPER SCREEN AT REAR DOOR TORN/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND WATER PUDDLES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 10, 2011
Consultation
3 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: FOUND OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ONE DEAD, DECAYING RAT LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF BASEMENT FLOOR. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, BY REFRIGERATOR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREP/COOKED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS.
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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. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.
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Feb 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. must label and dated prep/cooked foods not in original container in coolers.
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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. replace soiled ceiling tiles.
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Apr 16, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-42-010(b)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE ALL STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVINGS ALONG BASES OF WALLS. FINISH REPAIRING AREAS(CORNERS) AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT SIDES, CORNERS AND BOTTOMS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTERRY AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 5, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
7 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. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED: NO RECEIPTS, NO CURRENT COPY OF BUSINESS LICENSE, NO MAP, NO MSDS FORMS, NO DOCUMENTATION FROM COMPANY IN BOOK- MUST UPDATE BOOK. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 1 INCH) IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, FRONT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 3/4 INCH ) AT LEFT LOWER CORNER- MUST REPAIR BOTH MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 10 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG BASE OF WALLS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPLACE ALL STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVINGS ALONG BASES OF WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTERRY AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs on file is from Sep 5, 2012. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs.
Has Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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