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Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill

May 14, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
code 43
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN MIDDLE BASIN AND RIGHT BASIN ARE DRAINING OR IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 51

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 9, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.