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B

Zahra'S Kitchen, Llc

4807 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Elevated
score 40/100
2
inspections on file
16
total violations
1
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-28) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 1 critical violation across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. B
    2026-05-28
    Pass w/ Conditions · Complaint
    • CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA BLOCKED BY DISHES STORED IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSBILE AT ALL TIMES. DISHES REMOVED …
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSSERVED ROACHES TRAPPED IN GLUE BOARDS ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRAPPED INSECTS FROM PREMISES.
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISHES STORED ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISHES AND ITEMS ARE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTHLY, EASILY C…
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND ON DINING ROOM TABLES IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID FROM RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILAND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, IN KITCHAN AND IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. A
    2025-11-21
    Pass · Canvass
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO HOLD FOO…
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AN…
    • minor 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • minor 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.
    • minor 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.