PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
ZOOTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 14, 2015
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #1909539
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: REPORT #1566931, 08/31/2015: 16-FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKED AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR BIN.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection