⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

EZ SHAWARMA LLC

(Also Known As: EZ SHAWARMA)

4638 N CUMBERLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mediterranean

📍 Neighborhood: Ohare

License #: 2817236

7
Total Inspections
4
Passed
2
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2025 Inspection

February 3, 2025• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED A BOX FROZEN CHICKEN UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FISH WAS THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHO...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2024 Inspection

September 19, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2024 Inspection

September 12, 2024• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(HUMMUS, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOO...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2024 Inspection

January 4, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2023 Inspection

January 20, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2023 Inspection

January 18, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED E...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2021 Inspection

October 20, 2021• License• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE H...(+7 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections