Pass

Zebda

4344 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 27, 2026

Zebda was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

August 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: : 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.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    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 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.

    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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to 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 drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in employee's washroom. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in cashier prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the follow repeat priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2616450 dated 4/25/2025: #60 " observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2598222 dated 07/29/2024. They are as follows: 51. Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink, in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.... 58. Observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on site at all times. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090..." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN CASHIER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. Friday, April 25, 2025

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2616450 dated 4/25/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide cleanup policy and supplies to handle bodily fluid spills on site properly. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e., packaged deli meat, hot dogs, etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk-in coolers, and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been removed from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in cashier prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2598222 dated 07/29/2024. They are as follows: 51. Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink, in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained. 55. Observed dirt on floors and along walls in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and walls in the rear prep area and maintain them. 58. Observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on site at all times. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge of city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple wood wicker bread baskets in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove wood wicker bread baskets. Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface.

      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: Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink, in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors and along walls in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and along walls in rear prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all certified food service managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.