What is Z Halal American Inc.'s health inspection score?

Z Halal American Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Z Halal American Inc. last inspected?

Z Halal American Inc. was last inspected on January 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Z Halal American Inc. have?

Z Halal American Inc. has 47 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Z Halal American Inc. safe to eat at?

Z Halal American Inc. has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Z Halal American Inc. serve?

Z Halal American Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Z Halal American Inc.

Name: Z Halal American Inc.
Address: 2739 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 33

2739 W DEVON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2025

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0Poor

American•Chicago

Ranked #27 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2739 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Sep

Dec 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

16 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12--- ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
: 3-304.14--- ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. : 4-601.11(B)---- NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---- FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-501.113---- NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med10 Basic

18 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY DATES OF ANY KIND. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COOKED LENTILS, COOKED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
NOTED RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS/PANS BEING USED TO PREPARE FOODS THAT ARE UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP AND STOVE BACKSLASH ON THE COOKS LINE.----NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED, DIRTY SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE PIGEON DROPPINGS.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12-18-23 REPORT #2587133 NOT CORRECTED.#53- 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.13 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED VOIDED PHOTO COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO THREE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FIVE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR PREP AREA: TWO ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SPICE RACK, TWO BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR, AND ONE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SEATING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INOPERATIVE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE 9/6/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2563215 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THREE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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