NEW ZAIQA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 5-6 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ONE LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OVER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND APPROX 5 BEHIND THE LARGE REACH IN COOLING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE PRIOR TO RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF MARCH 12, 2025 WITH PROOF OF PEST SERVICE PROVIDED ON SITE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE IN THE DINING AREA FACE UP TO THE CEILING WITH PEOPLE WALKING BY AND FAN GOING. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT KITCHENWARE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS STORED.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE AND OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSEERVED WOOD SHELVING IN PANTRY AREA ACROSS FROM THE REST ROOM WITH BADLY WARPED AND NO EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED BADLY COVERED WITH DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES, UNDER AND SHELVING OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHINNG AREA WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS HELD FOR SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND ACTIVITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHINNG AREA WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALSO IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS HELD FOR SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND ACTIVITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.