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ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL

3461 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642661

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079136

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078738

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMUS 58.4F, SALSA 61.2F, BABA GHANOUGE 66.7F, CHICK PEA 59F, BEEF 66.2F, FELAFEL 75.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NOTED WAST WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY DIRT AND OFFENSIVE ODOR ON TO THE FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBERS FOR REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS ARRIVED AND RODDED DRAIN LINE TO CLEAR IT.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR THE ICE MAKER AT THE SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR CAPS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953371

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950343

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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: DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1 INCH OPEN GAP LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA LANDING TO THE GARBAGE AREA LONG HALL WAY, NOTICED FRUIT FLIES 10 IN DINNING AREA,BATHROOM 5-10, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE DOOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED /STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE . CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE .

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562022

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL COVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418278

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL · 3461 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 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 2327015.

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