Food Safety Report: Zebda, 4344 N Elston Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

4344 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, 60641 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 6, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the prep tables in the food prep area and the exterior of the grease trap.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls and wall base of the rear food prep area especially behind the cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: the ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2562489 on 8/19/22 not corrected: 10 - observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located near the three compartment sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide handwasing signage signage at handwashing sinks informing employees to wash their hands. 37 - observed bulk food containers without labels on shelving unit in rear prep area. Instructed to provide labels on food storage containers when food is not in original packaging. 55 - observed water stained and cracked ceiling tiles above the dry storage shelving unit in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov