EZBACHI in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/19/25

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at EZBACHI in an inspection dated 08/19/2025.

Located at 135 N KEDZIE AVE in the East Garfield Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The East Garfield Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved management certification. Inspectors documented: 25. Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw/undercooked Food - Comments: 3-603.11 Instructed Manager to Prepare and Notified the Public of a Complete Consumer Advisory and Disclosure & Reminder for Raw and Under-cooked Food Items, Such As Steak. Priority Foundation Violation #7-38-005.. The FDA Food Code mandates that at least one employee with supervisory responsibility be a certified food protection manager to ensure active managerial control. For more information, see FDA certified food protection manager requirements. Lack of knowledge about allergen management can result in allergic reactions.

The second violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: 33. Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control - Comments: 4-301.11 Observed Coolers Not Operable While Traveling/in Motion Due to Generator Not on As Required. Instructed Manager That Tcs Foods in Coolers Must Maintain Proper Temperatures at All Times. Priority Violation #7-38-005. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.

The third violation concerned storage procedures. Inspectors documented: 37. Food Properly Labeled; Original Container - Comments: 3-601.12 Must Provide License Number on Both Sides of Truck.. Improper storage can lead to cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat foods.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/19/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.