Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill

4429 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 4, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 4, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill's record stops at May 4, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH TACOS, TAMALES,BURRITOS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. BALIGH TALEB ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:10AM.

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

Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP SINK AND ABOVE THE STAIRS GOING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Apr 25, 2016

Routine

8 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN FAJITAS, BEEF TACOS, MEXICAN RICE,BEEF BURRITOS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BALIGH ABU TALEB CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, SHOWED UP ON PREMISES AT 10:00AM.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 31537891 DATED 5/11/15. #32-PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD SINK BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP SINK AND ABOVE THE STAIRS GOING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BAEMENTAND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. AND LEAK ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE,CLEAN ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

May 11, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD SINK BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT WITH WATER DAMAGE AND REPAIR LEAK ABOVE CEILING.

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

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill on file is from May 4, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill.

Has Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zigzag Cafe — Felfel Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zigzag Cafe — Felfel 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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