Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Zizi's Cafe

2825 N Sheffield Ave

Last inspected Jun 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Zizi's Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 27, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 5, 2024 to Jun 27, 2025.
Has Zizi's Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 5, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Jun 27, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 12, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 5, 2024

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE WALL CAULK NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. MUST RECAULK REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK TO WALL.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #256970 DATED ON 01/17/23 NOT CORRECTED-#49 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.