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ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS

7958 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS 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
2071526

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS · 7958 W BELMONT 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.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938034

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527455

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516097

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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 [email protected] 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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471372

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT 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: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces od cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in employee's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by hot water heater area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Employee's bathromm sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471417

Location recorded for this inspection · ZEE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS · 7958 W BELMONT 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: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in employee's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by hot water heater area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Employee's bathroom sink faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471362

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329358

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen area, front bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Rear hallway leading to kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields that were missing end caps in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Employee bathroom sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329323

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557311

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT 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: Cutting baords attached to prep table not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580159

Location recorded for this inspection · THE PLAY ROOM · 7958 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: 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.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior cooking equipment, soda sprayer holders, sinks, prep tables, coolers, storage shelves and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to sheild bulbs and install end caps on bulbs.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet room doors not provided with self closing devices. Instructed to install self closing device on all toilet room doors.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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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