Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ZACATACOS, II. INC on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629495
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO SMALL TABLETOP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT ABOVE ENTRY DOOR COVERED IN DUST AND GRIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556299
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEANS 197.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, BREADED STEAK 50.1F, STUFFED PEPPERS 50.1F, COOKED PULLED CHICKEN 49.6F, CHIcKEN TAQUITOS 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $500 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47F-55F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN OFFICE/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PAINT CANS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOARGE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555256
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINER FOR DRINKING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523595
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RICE 57.5, BEANS 58.3, BEEF TONGUE 57.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISGARDED. TOTAL VALUE $500.00 20 POUNDS PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA DARK IN COLOR, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500979
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: USING CARDBOARD TO KEEP REFRIGERATION DRAWERS AT FRONT PREP LINE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2367071
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSAS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
20
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: DEEP CONTAINER OF RICE COOKED & DATED YESTERDAY 4/9/20 IMPROPERLY COOLED, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITH MANAGER (ICE BATCH, SHALLOW PANS, AND PROPER COOLING AS SUCH 1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: DEEP CONTAINER OF RICE COOKED AND DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. BEAN DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING FILTER FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288799
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMILATED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND FOIL USED ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, SITTING IN THE BUCKET INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200598
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP, WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO PREP BREAD (FOR TORTA) AND TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED MAY NOT USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS, OR WEAR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRYING HANDS ON APRON. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, HAND DRYERS, ETC.) TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA: SHREDDED CHEESE @ 50.1F AND CHICKEN AT 48.2F; FOUND STEAK IN A PAN SITTING ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT @ 88.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS, OR 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST IDENTIFY/DISCLOSE FOODS ON MENU BOARD WHICH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PERTAINS TO. MUST INCLUDE ASTERISK OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT REAR HANDSINK INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PRODUCE BEING STORED IN PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181475
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES: LARGE/DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER DATED YESTEDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES. RICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AIR GAP COVERED WITH PLASTIC ENCLOSURE. INSTD TO REMVOE AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP BETWEEN PLUMBING AND DRAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160066
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERSSERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AT THIS TIME. GIVEN POSTER TO POST.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE CHAR GRILL STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE THREE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, TABLE UNDER THE CHAR GRILL, AND COOLER DRAWERS UNDER THE CHAR GRILL TABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 9 EMPLOYEES NO CERTIFICATE, ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 4/3/2018.NEED TO PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078568
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES, POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. BOTH TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD BOTH TOUCHING TACO, AND BURRITO SHELLS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, ALSO OBSERVED THEM PUTTING LETTUCE ON THE TACO, AND BURRITO WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A. REMINDED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEES THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SAV-A-RAP ETC.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GARAFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070112
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069486
Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PRE PARED, SERVED, AND COOLED DOWN. BEEF 154.6*, RICE 148*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632804, DATE 3/8/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 6/3/2016. NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION # 32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN,DISCOLORED, AND DEEP CUTS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. AND VIOLATION #35 WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60629
262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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