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ZAHRA'S KITCHEN, LLC

4807 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60630

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
May 28, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
11
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (11)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA BLOCKED BY DISHES STORED IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSBILE AT ALL TIMES. DISHES REMOVED FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSSERVED ROACHES TRAPPED IN GLUE BOARDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRAPPED INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED DISHES STORED ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES AND ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTHLY, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED COOLER MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND ON DINING ROOM TABLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED LIQUID FROM RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED SOILAND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, IN KITCHAN AND IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.