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ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1147 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636210

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 1147 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND/OR STORED. INSTRUCTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED, STORED AND DURING OPERATION HOURS. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, HATEM KHEMAKHEM, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROX 11:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAR THE FRONTLINE AREA AND IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (BEVERAGES) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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Inspection history

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

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624897

Location recorded for this inspection · ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL · 1147 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to obtain.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Missing cover for small ice maker, Instructed to provide.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Broken floor tiles in walk-in cooler, Instructed to replace.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: No food handler certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.

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How results compare in ZIP 60642

206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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