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Zayna Express

1608 W North Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 27, 2026

3

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 27, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SCRAPE/PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.
  2. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 OBSERVED WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE.
  4. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND IN THE FRONTLINE PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP LID/COVER IN DISREPAIR WITH A HOLE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP LID/COVER. OBSERVED LIGHT SHILEDS/COVERS OVERHEAD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR BEING HELD TOGETHER AND WRAPPED WITH PACKING/CLEAR TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE LIGHT SHILEDS AS NEEDED.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 27, 2026License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2026LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2026LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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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Zayna Express — questions

Did Zayna Express pass its last health inspection?
Zayna Express at 1608 W North Ave was inspected on Apr 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 3 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Zayna Express?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SCRAPE/PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.
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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