Al Halal Zaiqa

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Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE SEAL AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND THE WALL DIRECTLY SOUTH OF IT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SEE IN ORDER TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFREGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

3. Jul 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. NOTED WATER SIPPING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO ANOTHER BETWEEN THE DIVIDER SEPARATING THE COMPARTMENT SINK THUS PREVENTING PROPER PROCEDURE FOR THE WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PER CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL THE OPENING BETWEEN THE DIVIDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, AND FLOORS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFREGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING BULB WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

4. Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE SMALLER DEEP FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SHELVING AREAS CLEAN AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE LARGE UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS (POSSIBLE FOOD) AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELVING AND THE WALLS NEAR THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OR FOOD SPILLAGE OR SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MR. MUHAMMAD RAFAY TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

5. Jan 31, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-603.15: EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES

6. Jan 24, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:42PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:42PM. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATIONS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED SAID HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATIONS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT WORKING, HOT WATER AT 161.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATIONS ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED UNLABELED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER(MANGO LASSI, KHEER AND GULAB JAMUN). MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOOD FDEBRIS ON TIP OF CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NORTHSIDE COMPARTMENT NEXT GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND FILTERS OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

7. Dec 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-603.15: **C** Washing, Procedures for Alternative Manual Warewashing Equipment EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

8. Dec 15, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/PREPLINE UNITS/HANDLES IN THE COOKLINE IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FAUCET IN THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 11/17/22 REPORT #: 2567229 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

9. Nov 17, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR REPSONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT COMPLETE WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE IN UNUSED ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED, DIRTY STOVE STORED IN REAR OUTDOOR AREA BEHIND AND RESTAURANT AND VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUGS, ETC STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.