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MR ZEES #2

4356 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MR ZEES #2 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642420

Location recorded for this inspection · MR ZEES #2 · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966773

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INTERIOR AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BY REAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, TILE GROUT NEEDS REPAIR,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632199

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1546383, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMELL, ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ROD SINK AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546383

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCT FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (INSIDE COOLER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, PREP STORAGE AND COUNTER WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN CREVICES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 40

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

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506255

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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 food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.

  • 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. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Display cooler 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged stained ceiling tiles shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459880

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEANEATH THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN THE REAR CLOSET.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AREAS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271521

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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 dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

  • 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, prep kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine no clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1230177

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1102292

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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: IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR UTENSILS AND DISHES CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITH DETERGENT AND RINSING WITH WARM WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT USING SANITIZER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SET UP THE 3RD SINK WITH CHLORINE,BEFORE END OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING RINSE WAS 100ppm CHLORINE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF 2 COOLERS UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;VENT COVERS IN FRONT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,CEILING IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557364

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment, coolers, shelves, sinks and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under cooking equipment and along wallbase thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557220

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, interior ice machine panel, interior coolers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed that thermometer must visible inside cooler.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70360

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. ZEE'S II · 4356 N CENTRAL 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. EXTERIOR OF COOKING GRILL GREASY ,UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA GREASY,MUST BE CLEAN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN MOPSINK AREA/OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN AND GREASY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60634

254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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