ZAM ZAM MIDDLE EASTERN GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: BROKEN/INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND UNITS THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WET/DRY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MILK-CRATES ARE USED FOR FOOD ELEVATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATE AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

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: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS BY THW WALL.REPAIR/REPLACE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.