Pass

Zayna Express

1608 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 27, 2026

Zayna Express was last inspected on April 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

April 27, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted storage racks in walk in cooler and display coolers. Instructed to clean, scrape/paint, and/or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 observed water in the 3 compartment sink slowly draining. Instructed to correct.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install/provide.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.16 observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks in the rear kitchen/prep area and in the frontline prep area where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed the grease trap lid/cover in disrepair with a hole in the dishwashing area. Instructed to replace the grease trap lid/cover. Observed light shileds/covers overhead in the kitchen/prep area and in the dish washing area not in good repair being held together and wrapped with packing/clear tape. Instructed to remove tape and replace light shileds as needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed missing light shields in the rear storage area and furnace closet. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed blank copies of employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain policy with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in both all gender washrooms. Instructed to provide.

      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 rusted storage racks in walk in cooler and display coolers. Instructed to clean, scrape/paint, and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water in the 3 compartment sink slowly draining. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install/provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sinks in the rear kitchen/prep area and in the frontline prep area where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap lid/cover in disrepair with a hole in the dishwashing area. Instructed to replace the grease trap lid/cover. Observed light shileds/covers overhead in the kitchen/prep area and in the dish washing area not in good repair being held together and wrapped with packing/clear tape. Instructed to remove tape and replace light shileds as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in the rear storage area and furnace closet. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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