Did Maman Zari pass its last health inspection?

Maman Zari at 4639-4641 N Kedzie Ave was inspected on Oct 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Maman Zari?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED DISHWASHER WASHING UTENSILS/DISHES WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK WAS SET. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL DISHWARE/UTENSILS AND PROP

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Maman Zari

4639-4641 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Oct 8, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 8, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED DISHWASHER WASHING UTENSILS/DISHES WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK WAS SET. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL DISHWARE/UTENSILS AND PROPERLY SET WITH THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 22 LBS OF CHICKEN AND BEEF IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A REACH-IN COOLER. CHICKEN AT 48.3F, BEEF AT 46.2F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
#29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FACILITY IS PRACTICING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF ALL FOODS INCLUDING MEATS. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR ALL OF OCTOBER FOR ANY FOODS. BEEF FOUND IN R.O.P WITH OUT DATES/TIMES AND ALSO FOUND UNDER REFRIGERATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR R.O.P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
#32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2023	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2023	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

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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Maman Zari — questions

Did Maman Zari pass its last health inspection?: Maman Zari at 4639-4641 N Kedzie Ave was inspected on Oct 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Maman Zari?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED DISHWASHER WASHING UTENSILS/DISHES WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK WAS SET. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL DISHWARE/UTENSILS AND PROP
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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