Did Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat pass its last health inspection?

Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat at 2340 W Devon Ave was inspected on Sep 5, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat

2340 W Devon Ave, Chicago 60659 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 5, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 5, 2023

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR NEAR THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR AND HOLE IN CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THORUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP WALL VENTS IN THE BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 5, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 5, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 23, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 20, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 13, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 13, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 2, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 20, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 6, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 1, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 29, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 30, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 23, 2010	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 17, 2010	Consultation	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 16, 2010	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat — questions

Did Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat pass its last health inspection?: Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat at 2340 W Devon Ave was inspected on Sep 5, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Awami Bazaar & Zabiha Meat?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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