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CONCERNS NOTED

ARZAN MARKET & CAFE

4702 N KIMBALL AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

67/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Sep 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

32 total

hygiene
619%
contamination
619%
chemical
619%
pest
413%
other
413%
temperature
39%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Code 1

MinorOther

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Code 2

MinorPest

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED IN SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN BOTH KITCHENS OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, FRESH FRUIT AND PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Code 15

MinorTemperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, STEW AND SOUP IN BOTH KITCHENS IMPROPERLY COOLING. FOODS NOTED IN DEEP CONTAINERS, SOME COVERED WITH METAL LIDS AND PLASTIC WRAP. MANAGER STATES THE FOOD WERE PREPARED IN THE MORNING. TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 79.5F, 130.8. REVIEWED TIME AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS AND PROPER COOLING METHODS. SOME FOODS DISCARDED OTHERS REHEATED TO BEGIN THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN CORRECTLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Code 20

MinorOther

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Code 37

MinorHygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Code 40

MinorFacility

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Code 45

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS/STORAGE IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINKS.

Code 55

MinorHygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. FLOORS DIRTY UNDER AND AROUND THE NORTH KITCHEN GREASE TRAP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN THE NORTH SIDE KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR SOUTH KITCHEN SEALED WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST REMOVE.----EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD ON THE BACKSPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN IN THE SOUTH KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH KITCHENS.

Code 49

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER AT THE NORTH KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING CUSTOMER DISHWARES, POTS, PANS WITHOUT SANITIZER. SINK WAS SET WITH SOAP WATER ONLY. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER ON DUTY THE PROPER WAY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Code 16

MinorChemical

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Code 41

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.

Code 56

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The last inspection on record is from September 2025 โ€” 197 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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