Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt)
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) has 34 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt)'s latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE UNCOVERED IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE BIN TO PROTECT ICE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR TO BE TORN AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT COUTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT CORNERS OF FRONT PREP LINE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALSO FOUND 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR LOOSE/DAMAGED AT LOWER LEVEL DRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED ALSO MUST REPAIR DRY ROOM 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE DUMPSINK IN THEFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS (UNEVEN PAVEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 48.7F, HAM 52.3F, SALOMI 53.1F, MUSHROOMS 45.5F, BEEF 53.2F, CHEESE 50.3F, TUNA 50F, COMBO 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 26 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F AND 46F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH FAUCET UNABLE TO RELEASE WATER WHEN TURNED ON AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY 48.7F, HAM 58.6F, SALOMI 53.1F, MUSHROOMS 45.5F, BEEF 43.9F, CHEESE 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASORTED FOOD ITEMS IN WATER INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE SINK AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ELECTRICAL LIGHTS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN (INFRONT SERVICE AREA). ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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90
Feb 8, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (INSIDE PREP COOLER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVIE AREA.
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Aug 20, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HAND SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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78
Feb 7, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILE OF (TCS FOODS) PRE-MADE SANDWICHES ON TOP OF AN OPEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED HAM, TURKEY AND SALAMI SANDWICHES INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F, 58.1F, 57.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVER NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE YOGURT 1 DOOR COOLER AT ICE CREAM STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on the two door cooler under the coffee station. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed used washcloth stored on counter. Instructed facility to store in a sanitizer bucket or used/dirty pile and to maintain.
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86
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1977111, dated 12-14-16: Violation 30-"Observed orange juice on display for customer grab and go unlabeled. Instructed facility to label with name/ingredients, production facility location, date, and any allergens. Comply and maintain." Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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90
Dec 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed orange juice on display for customer grab and go unlabeled. Instructed facility to label with name/ingredients, production facility location, date, and any allergens. Comply and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the right door of the lower 2 door reach in cooler under the coffee drink machine to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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86
Sep 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SIDES OF ALL HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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90
Sep 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: REPORT #1566931, 08/31/2015: 16-FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKED AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINLINE ELEVATE ABOVE FL0OR DRAIN 2 INCHES OR HIGHER.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKED AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINLINE ELEVATE ABOVE FL0OR DRAIN 2 INCHES OR HIGHER.
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86
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OVER ICE BIN TO PROTECT ICE DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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86
Aug 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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90
Feb 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/GREASE TRAP. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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86
Oct 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP INFRONT/REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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90
Apr 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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95
Oct 26, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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95
Apr 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN NOT CLEAN,INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNCLEAN,LID OF DELI COOLER UNCLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN ANSD MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING ABOVE COFFEE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Nov 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND YOGURT MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
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86
Jun 9, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT ,BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE,TOP AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND SOFT SERVE MACHINE
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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. WALLS UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MUST CLEAN BEHIND COOLER;COOLER WRITTEN UP LAST 2009 HAS BEEN SEPARATED FROM THE OVEN
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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. EMPTY DELI CONTAINERS IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER SODA CONNECTION UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt).
Has Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) 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 Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zoots — Cafe Zoots (T1 C18 Foodcourt) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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