Arzan Market & Cafe

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Inspections

1. Sep 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED CLEAN PREPPING EQUIPMENT BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK AND BLOCKED BY A LARGE FAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     NOTED IN SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHENS OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, FRESH FRUIT AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED DISHWASHER AT THE NORTH KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING CUSTOMER DISHWARES, POTS, PANS WITHOUT SANITIZER. SINK WAS SET WITH SOAP WATER ONLY. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER ON DUTY THE PROPER WAY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

     OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, STEW AND SOUP IN BOTH KITCHENS IMPROPERLY COOLING. FOODS NOTED IN DEEP CONTAINERS, SOME COVERED WITH METAL LIDS AND PLASTIC WRAP. MANAGER STATES THE FOOD WERE PREPARED IN THE MORNING. TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 79.5F, 130.8. REVIEWED TIME AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND PROPER COOLING METHODS. SOME FOODS DISCARDED OTHERS REHEATED TO BEGIN THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN CORRECTLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN COOKED RICE AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 87.9F IN A RICE COOKER THAT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLER IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. COOKED CHICKEN AT 59F, COOKED BEEF AT 52.5F, CHEESE AT 56.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED THE SOUTH KITCHEN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 60.8F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59F AND COOKED BEEF AT 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY EMAIL REQUEST TO REINSPECT THE COOLER AND REMOVE THE TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH KITCHENS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     HAND SINK IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE SOUTH DINING ROOM WITH NO HOT OR COLD WATER AND MISSING HOT AND COLD HANDLES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE OPERATIONAL.----RAW WOODEN 2X4'S USED TO ELEVATE THE HAND SINK IN THE SOUTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED SOILED MOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS/STORAGE IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. FLOORS DIRTY UNDER AND AROUND THE NORTH KITCHEN GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN THE NORTH SIDE KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR SOUTH KITCHEN SEALED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REMOVE.----EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD ON THE BACKSPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.

2. Sep 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN STOVE AND LARGE OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED (2) MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Mar 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

4. Mar 10, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SALMON) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT CONSUMER AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE NOTICE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LARGER SINK OR ACQUIRE SMALLER POTS AND PANS TO FIT INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.