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ZEBDA

4344 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60641

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
August 27, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

    : OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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.