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ZIPEXPRESSFAST FOOD

1635 W HOWARD ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ZIPEXPRESSFAST FOOD 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
2575423

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIPEXPRESSFAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562819

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIPEXPRESSFAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15-- REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-501.16 NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562200

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIPEXPRESSFAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AT WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE, POOLING LIQUID AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FRONT AREA BOX FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE FROZEN TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ACCURATE AND ABLE TO READ.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR WITH NO OPEN HOLES, SEAMS OR OPENINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS AS A MEANS OF COVER FOR UNUSED PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE FROM. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE COVER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL AREAS OF THE FRONT RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO PLUG/STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WASHROOM WASHBOWL FAUCET REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHERS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MY REPAIR TO HAVE WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAIN FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOM THAT OPENS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO TOILET TISSUE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVER FLOWING DEBRIS, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND ATTACHED WOODEN DOOR AT ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND ALL ATTACHED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING AND COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NON-FUNCTIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/ PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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