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Z Halal American Inc.

Restaurant

2739 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

North Side

Jul 29, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live roaches and 40 mice droppings found throughout kitchen; multiple TCS foods held at unsafe temperatures.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Inspector found 9 live roaches in food prep areas and 40 mouse droppings in storage and broken oven.
  • Cold-held foods including chicken, noodles, and soup stored between 49.7°F and 51.2°F instead of required 41°F or below; 20 pounds discarded.
  • Cutting boards heavily stained with deep grooves; all cooking equipment, coolers, prep tables, and sinks heavily soiled.
  • East restroom lacks self-closing door and mechanical exhaust ventilation; unused equipment cluttering storage areas and front counter.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AT CABINET ABOVE 3COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND 40 MICE DROPPINGS AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED (BROKEN) OVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF ROACH ACTIVITY AND MUST REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY.

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.5 POUNDS NOODLE AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS RICE AT 49.7F, 5 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.2F, AND 5 POUNDS LENTIL SOUP AT 51.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 20 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $60.

Inspection History

Z Halal American Inc. has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 57% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 7, 2026.

Aug 7, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jul 29, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Jan 22, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations