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Ez Shawarma Llc

4638 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago 60656 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 3, 2025

7

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 3, 2025

  1. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED A BOX FROZEN CHICKEN UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FISH WAS THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
  2. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
  3. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
  6. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  7. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY UNEVEN PAVEMENT ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIT STAINLESS STEEL TILE SURFACES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 3, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2021LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Ez Shawarma Llc — questions

Did Ez Shawarma Llc pass its last health inspection?
Ez Shawarma Llc at 4638 N Cumberland Ave was inspected on Feb 3, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Ez Shawarma Llc?
The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED A BOX FROZEN CHICKEN UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MANAGER STATED THAT THE FISH WAS THERE FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RU
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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