Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill

June 25, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED USED MEAT SLICER ON TOP IMMOBILE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) OR RELOCATE MENTIONED UNIT TO KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. • NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION" ON 6-26-19 TWO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 65 LBS OF SLICED MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 60.1F; 20 LBS OF SLABS RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.4F TO 61F; 55 LBS OF RAW SLICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 61.6F. FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE AND OWNER. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 140,VALUE 350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COS
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FOUND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN,BEEF) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 60F TO 65.6F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETRS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. -
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. - • EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND OTHER ENCRUSTED FOOD ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. TCS FOODS(RAW MEAT,PASTOR MEAT,FALAFEL MIXTURE IN BAGS AND SOME OF THE BAG BROKEN) STORED ON TOP OR BY THE DIRTY AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN SOAKED AND FROZEN WITH FOOD LIQUIDS(,ANIMAL BLOODS AND UNRECOGNIZABLE FOODS) STORED AT BOTTOM SHELF BETWEEN REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR AND SHELF,SO LIQUIDS WONT LEAK OUT FROM UNIT. OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDER DIRTY SHELF: ENCRUSTED WITH DRY BLOOD AND OTHER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED ON 6-26-19 BOTH UNIT WERE CLEANED,SANITIZED AND FOOD IS PROPERLY STORED • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN • SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. -
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 25, 2018: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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