Canvass
Jul 7, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Pizza Capri / Zig Zag Kitchen
3310 N Elston Ave
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 12, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA/MAIN KITCHEN.ALSO IS REQUIRED AT BAR BETWEEN HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD CLEAN GLASSES WILL BE STORED ON IT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. ALSO ALL PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSIL USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION -
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 12, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source