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ZAHID NIHARI

2307 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ZAHID NIHARI has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2021. The most recent inspection, on September 19, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 March 8, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 14 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES TO VIEW. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: BEEF, EGGS, FISH, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS COMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS CERTIFICATION.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 03/08/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2492542 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. #55-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11-OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112-OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11-OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13-OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114-OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11-OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-304.11-OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
  5. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ARE MISSING SUPPLIES (MASK, APRON, SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR NOROVIRUS, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE SERVING BEVERAGES FROM SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS OR REMOVE SODA POP MACHINE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THREE DEAD RATS IN BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE DEAD RATS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEAN SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT ANY SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WOODEN CHAIRS AND POTS STORED IN BASEMENT THAT WERE USED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS IN BASEMENT CLOSET UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL FLOOR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

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