Canvass
Mar 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source
Bakery · Chicago, IL
Zorbas Pastry Shop
3111 1/2 N Central Ave
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
May 1, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
NOTED SHELVES IN FRONT OF PASTRY DISPLAY CASE LINED WITH HANGING ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IN FOODS STORED BELOW AND USE PROPER SHELF LINERS.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE MIX), STORED SEVERAL PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN WALKING COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13--NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 30, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM IN REAR. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE IN OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOMS. MUST INSTALL OR CAP OFF TOILET WATER LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING RELEASED INSIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED ISSUE. WATER IS NOW DRAINING WITHOUT ANY BACKUP.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REAR TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source