PASS
Risk 1 (High)
ZAAB E LEE THAI STREET FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 12, 2025
License Re-Inspection
License #3026245
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: : 3-307.11--- MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS TO BE STORED IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SMALL BOX FREEZER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC FROM ALL.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUST. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-203.13--- NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-203.13--- NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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