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ZACATACOS, II. INC

3949 W 71ST ST · Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ZACATACOS, II. INC on .

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Inspection date
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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632804

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632638

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FRONT REACH DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE COOLER UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. RAW CHICKEN 20 LBS 58.3 DEGREES, RAW STEAK 30 LBS 45.6 DEGREES, COOKED CHICKEN 59.3 DEGREES 3 LBS, STEAK MILENESA 59.4 DEGREES 10 LBS ETC.. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $400.00 70 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER. MUST HAVE STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567200

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED CONTAINER, GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE. ZIP LOCK,BAGGIES ETC. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516406

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED CONTAINER, GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE, ZIP LOCK, BAGGIES ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516371

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT CARRY OUT SECTION, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED FOOD CONTAINER, (GROCERY BAGS) IN WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE.,ZIP/LOCK /BAGGIES ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307651

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353366

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: OBSERVED COOKED STEAK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127.9F AT STEAM TABLE UNIT. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MGR OF MAINTAINING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 20LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK (FOOD HANDLERS CURRENTLY PREPARING FOOD IN SAME AREA). INSTD MGR TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND KEEP BASIN OF SINK EMPTY, TO BE UTILIZED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151311

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: OBSERVED 5/21/13 POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS COOKED MONDAY 5/20/13 HELD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 1LB. PORK 58.1*F, 3LBS BEEF 54.5*F-57.2*F 4LBS CHICKEN 55.6*F - 61.3*F AND 14 DOZ. EGGS 52.7*F INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING DOWN PRODUCT THIN SHALLOW PANS MUST BRING FOOD FROM 140*F TO 70*F IN 2 HOURS THEN FROM 70*F TO 40*F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE/DENATURE PRODUCT 19 LBS VALUE $45.00. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227335

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227277

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227276

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS, II. INC · 3949 W 71ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227275

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

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE (NO ID) FOR SANITATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO. LETTER MANAGER PROVIDED FOR SANITATION CLASS WAS FROM MINNESOTA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROPER DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1647307.

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