Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Zizi'S Cafe
2825 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 27, 2025
16
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 27, 2025
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSREVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE THREE (3) DOOR GLASS COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER. PLACED IN COOLER BY END OF INSPECTION.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORING BEHIND THE FRYER VERTICAL ROTISSERIE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND GREASE BUILD UP.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED SUBMERGED IN WATER IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT/HANG ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRY STORAGE IN BETWEEN USE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 4, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2012 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Zizi'S Cafe — questions
- Did Zizi'S Cafe pass its last health inspection?
- Zizi'S Cafe at 2825 N Sheffield Ave was inspected on Jun 27, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Zizi'S Cafe?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSREVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE THREE (3) DOOR GLASS COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER. PLACED IN
- 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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