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ZAM-ZAM SWEETS AND SNACKS

2500 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ZAM-ZAM SWEETS AND SNACKS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580259

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM-ZAM SWEETS AND SNACKS · 2500 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
248214

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM-ZAM SWEETS AND SNACKS · 2500 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR GASKETS FOR STAND UP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR MOP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NEW VIOLATION NOTED: PROVIDE COVING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN COOKING AREA. NEW VIOLATION NOTED: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM DINING AREA CEILING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
248213

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM-ZAM SWEETS AND SNACKS · 2500 W DEVON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. FOUND OV ER 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINET BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT, OVER 3 UNDER HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT HIS PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CONTROL ACTIVITY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLE ON STAND UP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE HANDLE. REPAIR GASKETS ON SAME UNIT. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FOR MOP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DESSERT COOLER IN FRONT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE STRING USED FOR SANITIZED CHEESE CLOTH DRYING WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND NON POROUS. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR POTS AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM HOODVENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1444843.

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