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ZEBDA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ZEBDA 4344 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
May 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2982979
3
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CASHIER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. Friday, April 25, 2025
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.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOW REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616450 DATED 4/25/2025: #60 " OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2598222 DATED 07/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 51. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.... 58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090..." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #59
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOW REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616450 DATED 4/25/2025: #60 " OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2598222 DATED 07/29/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 51. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.... 58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090..." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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