Pass

Ez Shawarma

4638 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant ZIP 60656 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 3, 2025

Ez Shawarma was last inspected on February 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 9 violations.

Latest inspection

February 3, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

9 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Noted a box frozen chicken underneath the prep table. Manager stated that the fish was there for defrosting. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water of inside the refrigeration unit. Product was still frozen.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves through out. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • 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 the door the refrigeration unit by the stove. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted dirty uneven pavement on floor of walk in cooler. Instructed to repait stainless steel tile surfaces, clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13- observed grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks throughout establishment. Must provide paper towels at hand washing sink at all times for employees to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY FROM RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed card board being used as floor liners in walk in cooler. Must remove.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water draining very slowly at prep hand washing sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(hummus, chicken). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food at the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • 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 the door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted foil paper used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at bottom pipe of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the walk-in- freezer.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12--observed stained cutting boards on top of the prep line coolers.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.15--observed cardboard on the floor in front of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and inside of the walk-in-cooler.instructed to remove the cardboard from the floor areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18--instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood to remove accumulations of grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee.priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in employee washroom.(water temperature at 70.2 f)at this time.instructed management a handwashing sink water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet.instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the walk-in- freezer.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the prep line coolers.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on the floor in front of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area and inside of the walk-in-cooler.instructed to remove the cardboard from the floor areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood to remove accumulations of grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken door strip underneath rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing floor baseboard around prep/storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Rear outside area in need of cleaning. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items (bucket, wooden pallets, plywood, metal grill etc)

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary items on top of walk in cooler and inside the office to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.