Zee's Food and Spirits
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2015
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Score
Zee's Food and Spirits appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Zee's Food and Spirits is from Mar 3, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER'S (MEN AND WOMEN) WASHROOMS AND MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 20, 2015
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE CONCENTRATION OF (CHLORINE) 0 PPM (MACHINE IS BEING USED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND THE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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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 AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA, SODA GUN HOLDER WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
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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 WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER'S (MEN AND WOMEN) WASHROOMS AND MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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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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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in employee's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by hot water heater area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Employee's bathroom sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area, front bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rear hallway leading to kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Employee bathroom sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Apr 12, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not cleaned or maintained throught out prep and bar area. Instructed to detail clean floors in prep and bar along wallbase and reseal floor in bar area to have smooth and non arborsant surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn/damaged ceiling tile and repair reseal stainless steel panel around exposed handsink wall.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Sanitizing rinse for low temp dish machine not at proper concentration. Low temp chlorine santizer dish machine being use at time of inspection, not at proper santizing concentration. Chlorine santizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that chlorine santizer must be at 100ppm for proper santizing of equipment and utensils. Critical sanitize issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed several cooked pasta's in prep cooler being covered with wet white linen napkins that has dirt stains, dingy and grey in color from not being cleaned. Instructed manager that all foods must be protected at all times and must remove linen napkins from foods. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed rat dropping behind counter in bar area-approximately 10 dropping and in right corner approximately 5 droppings. Instructed to remove all evidence and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-soup at 160.5 F on steamtable. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: Handsink for employees not maintained, installed or operated. Exposed handsink not connected-while running water in sink, water discarding from drain pipe on to floor, food handlers not able to properly wash hands. Instructed to use handsink in toilet room until exposed handsink is repaired and in good condition. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed that ice must be protected during storage and use to prevent contamination.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior cooking equipment, soda sprayer holders, sinks, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not cleaned or maintained throught out prep and bar area. Instructed to detail clean floors in prep and bar along wallbase and reseal floor in bar area to have smooth and non arborsant surface.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn/damaged ceiling tile and repair reseal stainless steel panel around exposed handsink wall. Light covers not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean all covers.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to sheild bulbs and install end caps on bulbs.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan or have window open at all times. Soda sprayers in bar area not properly installed. Instructed to install drainlines on holder to dispose of liquid waste in holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zee's Food and Spirits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zee's Food and Spirits on file is from Mar 3, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zee's Food and Spirits?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zee's Food and Spirits.
Has Zee's Food and Spirits' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zee's Food and Spirits have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zee's Food and Spirits 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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