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ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD

1635 W HOWARD ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST 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
2562177

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535189

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE LONG CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356231

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252432

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUE -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS DIRTY,BROKEN DUCT TAPE ARE WRAPPED AT FEET OF THE DINING TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166539

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO MOP SINK. DUCT TAPE IS BEING USED TO REPAIR CONDENSER UNIT AT TOP. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE ALL SURFACES TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED STANDING FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR SHELVING. REMOVE AND RESTORE ALL SHELVING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLUSHIE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINES PRIOR TO USE OF BEFORE STORING. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS. MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING THERMOMTERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955605

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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: NOTED MARRED CUTTING BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN AREA NEEDS CLEANING. KITCHEN AND WORK BENCH SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING. NOTED GRILL,RANGE AND FRYER GAS CHUTES WITH FOOD PARTICULATES AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HOOD OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978765

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977141

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1763829, DATED 4/28/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DEFROST BOTH DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33; OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS UNDER THE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND ALL WINDOW SILLS IN SEATING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. #34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 35; OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD,IN THE FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DRY STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT OF PREMISES (ACROSS FROM DEEP FREEZER) ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN .

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763829

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD INSIDE COOLERS AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DEFROST BOTH DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE BINS UNDER THE FRONT PREP TABLES, AND ALL WINDOW SILLS IN SEATING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588467

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584193

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD(LETTUCE,ONIONS ETC.) STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA.COOKED RICE WAS COVERED WITH A LARGE PLASTIC NON-FOOD BAG(FOAM WAS PRIOR STORED),FROZEN FOOD UNCOVERED AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER.OBSERVED UNCOVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH CHICKEN WINGS IN IT DEFROSTING INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE COMPARTMENT),ON TOP OF IT ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH SOAP DIRTY WATER AND SPONGES.FOOD REMOVED.FOOD PROTECTION WAS EXPLAINED,ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.DIPPER WELLS(USED TO SCOOP FRESH ICE CREAM FOR CUSTOMERS) WITH RUST ON SURFACE ALSO UNKNOWN PARTICLES IN WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER)OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.ONE BABY ROACH BETWEEN OPENED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ONE ADULT ROACH ON EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA,AND 10-20 BABY ROACHES TO ADULT ROACHES BEHIND THE VIENNA HOT DOG ADVERTISE BOARDS,BEHIND THE MENU BOARDS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ADVERTISE BOARDS.NOT AN INFESTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE NEW STOPPERS FOR PROPER:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BURNERS,HOOD AND FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,ALL SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS DOOR TRACKS AND HANDLES.TOILET AND WASH BOWL WITH GRIMES INSTRUCTED TOO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ABOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES,COOLERS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC.FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL OPENED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE TWO DOOR COOLER.RUBBER MATS EXCESS GREASE ON THEM GREASE STICKS AT BOTTOM OF THE SHOES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS WITH EXCESS DUST,SPILLAGE AND GRIMES, FRONT SERVING/DINING AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482694

Location recorded for this inspection · ZIP'Z EXPRESS FAST FOOD · 1635 W HOWARD ST

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: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT EAST WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES.PART OF MESH FOR REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AND RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL)OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIPPING WELL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR OF TWO SLIDING DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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