Zimis Pizza & Grill

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Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

2. Nov 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE GRILL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

3. Dec 8, 2023 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

4. Nov 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

5. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT CREATED WITH A PREP TABLE, FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT GRINDER, SLICER, AND SAUSAGE STUFFER.OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON MENUS DISCLOSING WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND CONSUMING THEM CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

6. May 3, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER,OR KNOW THE LOCATION.