RestaurantLicence 2147522

Zoe's Patio

5518 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60638

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Latest verdictNo verdictOct 7, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections14since Nov 5, 2019

Fail rate0.0%0 of 6 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

The whole record

Pass33%
Conditional67%
Fail0%

14 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202120222023202420252026

No verdictOct 7, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictJul 29, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalNov 14, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Handwash sink in prep area inoperable. Instd to have fully functional with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation 7-38-030(c) plumber arrived on site during inspection and repaired
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Low temperature warewashing unit not properly sanitizing, 0 ppm of chlorine. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Unit not in use at time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Torn rubber gasket on prep cooler. Instd to replace and maintain
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises
No verdictOct 2, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 10, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
No verdictMay 30, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictApr 12, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 10, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  : observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar. Instructed manager to provide.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed handle missing on hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to replace.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no valid allergen trainng for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen trainng.
ConditionalJun 23, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar. Instructed manager to provide.
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed low temperature dish machine not sanitzing food equipment and utensils with chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued
3. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed pork thawing in standing water in prep sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw under cold running water, refrigeration, or part of cooking process.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk container not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed handle missing on hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to replace.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no valid allergen trainng for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen trainng.
No verdictJun 8, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
No verdictMar 17, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictJan 31, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalNov 19, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy in place. Instructed to provide written and employee acknowledged health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Missing handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder for undercooked animal foods (hamburgers). Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Missing allergen training as required for city of Chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.
ConditionalNov 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide written and employee acknowledged health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Missing handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Low temperature chlorine sanitizer warewash machine in poor repair, 0 ppm of chlorine when tested. Also temperature gauge not registering. Machine tagged and held for inspection at this time. Premises will continue to use 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize multi use equipment. Priority violation 7-38-025.
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Missing consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder for undercooked animal foods (hamburgers). Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Missing allergen training as required for city of Chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
584×
Allergen training as required
163×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
372×
Food properly labeled; original container
512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
572×
All food employees have food handler training
32×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2147522 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.