Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
October 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR TAPED WITH SIGN THAT INDICATES NOT TO OPEN DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRY STORAGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint when food is prepared and served in kitchen food prep area. Must wear hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on top of prep tables in kitchend food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine located in front kitchen food prep area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet of two (2) compartment sink to the left of the dish machine to be leaking from behind when hot and cold water are turned on separately. Instructed to service and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler certificates for all food handling employees working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to maintain proper food handler certification for all food handler employees within 30 days of hire.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signage at the hand wash sinks. Instructed to have hand wash signs at all hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored above ice machine with no ice scoop holder. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at the hot water faucet of the hand wash sink at the kitchen entrance. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women washrooms and unisex washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed all plstic utensils need to be stored with handles facing out to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no high temperature test strips or irreversible waterproof high temperature thermometer to test high temperature sanitizing dish machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels at the front service line in the lunch room which serves hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : 6-202.11 observed light bulbs throughout the dry food storage room and above refrigeration in same room not shielded or shatter proof. Must provide shields or shatter proof bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed west wall hand washing sink in the food preparation area with an inadequate hot water temperature ranging between 80.6f to 81.7f. Hot water minimum temperature must reach 100f. All other hand washing sinks are above 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels at the front service line in the lunch room which serves hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Instructed all ready to eat tcs foods, held longer than 24 hours must be labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide beard restraints for all food handlers with beards.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food encrusted table top can opener. Instructed must clean after each use.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light bulbs throughout the dry food storage room and above refrigeration in same room not shielded or shatter proof. Must provide shields or shatter proof bulbs.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: diced fresh tofu at temp 66.7f stored inside three door reach-in cooler.cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below.food discarded and denatured by the manager on duty.pounds 4,value 9 critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SET-UP AND USED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,0ppm. SANITIZER SOLUTION CONTAINER EMPTY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER CONTAINER AFTER MY REQUEST.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE: SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 200ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report from 2-10-17,report #1963240 not posted/visible to all customers.summary report was stored inside the manager office in the kitchen. Inspection summary report must be displayed and visible to all customers. New inspection summary report given and posted in public view. Serious violation:7-42-010(b)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Provide food label on food products in coolers and dry ingredient in storage area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the doors of three door reach-in cooler(storage area),instructed to replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Debris on shelves and inside coolers,instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: When auditorium is in use and lobby area is used to dispense food to children an exposed hand sink must be installed at said area. Plumbing must be under city plumbing code,soap and paper towel must be provided at said sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Provide wiping cloth/linens must be stored inside a clean bucket with sanitizing solution in every working station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed personal items stored on shelves in the kitchen(handbags,sweater,shoes under shelf,etc) and storage area,instructed all personal items must be stored away from food and food products.provide a locker.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Anyone entering prep/kitchen area must wear hair restraint
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed a child and other employees entering prep/kitchen area.instructed to provide a sign posted at prep/kitchen entrance of "only authorized personnel in food-prep area".
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles chicken, beef, etc.) serious violation. 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.) must label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at waterlines for ice machine, coffee machine, and steam machine. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Found foodhandlers at premises with no food handlers certificate. Must provide.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers in rear food storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior panels of ice machine located at front prep area. Must remove dirt.
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