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YASEEN ZABIHA HALAL MEAT AND GROCERS

2243 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

YASEEN ZABIHA HALAL MEAT AND GROCERS has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 2, 2017. The most recent inspection, on August 19, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2021. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 4, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2021. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED DIRTY MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED DIRTY MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.11-OBSERVED MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER SHELVING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/19/2019, REPORT #2303432. #47-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR)IN THE REAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
  4. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER LATER TURNED ON WATER AND FIXED ISSUE.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY MEAT SLICER IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER SHELVING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK COMING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED PIPE COMING FROM CEILING GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST REMOVE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR WITH CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED HIGH. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AT MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/19/2019, REPORT #2303432. #47-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR)IN THE REAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
  5. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIRRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CIUTY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING MEAT WITH FACIAL HAIR,BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD NET TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST DEFROST THE BIG CHEST FREEZER AND THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. THE BIG CHEST FREEZER LID/COVER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR)IN THE REAR AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DISPLAY COOLER WITH MEAT,CHICKEN AND GOAT UPPER INTERIOR SHELVINGS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACK LOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STANDING WATER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  6. License

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AT THE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG CEILING PIPING AT THE REAR AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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