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ZULLO'S

1103 W Grand AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

Catering

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ZULLO'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645725

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATED THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESIBLE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVING AND GRILL EQUIPMENT LINED WITH FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR, AS WELL AS CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE OPENING AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624232

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No drain board provided to the 3-comp sink, Instructed to install.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597675

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, PLASTIC STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE CONVECTION OVENS AND THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592026

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583700

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583253

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DO NOT TURN ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER REAR STAIRS, IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546940

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SJIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386059

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID ON CUP AND DESIGNATE ARE FOR DRINKING. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY ROLLING STORAGE SHELVING UNIT WHERE LARGE POTS & NOT IN USE KITCHENWARE ARE STORED. UNABLE TO ACCESS HAND-SINK TO WASH HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO HAND-SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR ON TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359481

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357040

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY AT 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. TEST STRIPS RECORDED 0 PPM READING FROM CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER, QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SHOULD BE BETWEEN 150-400 PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING AND TRASH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE LIDS MUST BE TIGHT IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300758

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, OATES, BROWN SUGAR WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300541

Location recorded for this inspection · ZULLO'S · 1103 W Grand AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, OATES, BROWN SUGAR WITH NO COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 60 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING, ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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