Zebda
4344 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60641
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass60%
- Conditional0%
- Fail40%
- PassAug 27, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
: 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.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in employee's washroom. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
- 35
- PassMay 7, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in cashier prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.
- 51
- FailMay 5, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in cashier prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe. Friday, april 25, 2025
- 59
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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.
- 61
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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.
- 51
- FailApr 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
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.
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
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
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
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.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors, and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean, and sanitize.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in cashier prep area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
- 60
Previous core violation corrected
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.
- 2
- PassJul 29, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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.
- 58
Allergen training as required
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.
- 47
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- 473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 552×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 351×
Approved thawing methods used
- 591×
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- 611×
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- 21×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2982979 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.