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TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA

3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640193

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304365

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW, MISSING DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MUST DRAIN CORRECTLY WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED OR MISSING ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE FLOOR BASE SEAL AT FLOOR/WALL UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150835

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF TOMATILLOS IN BOTH DEEP FREEZERS WITH FROST COVERING THE INTERIOR BAG COVERING THE TOMATILLOS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BIKE LEANING AGAINST A FOOD STORAGE RACK WITH CLEAN POT, PANS, AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER RELOCATED THE BIKE TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 CRACK IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD OR TRIM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO THE CREVICE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069343

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY REACH IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633092

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: MUST REPLACE SMALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT ALL CORNERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET HANDLE AT BASE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IS LOCATED AND THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AS WELL TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE BACK YARD TO REMOVE METAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRI TO PREVENT SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532350

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528049

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.ALSO,THE REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DEFROST AND CLEAN 1 DOOR FREEZER STORED AT REAR AREA, MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE REAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459642

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 PREPARED FOODS SETTING ON TOP OF STOVE AND COUNTER AREA, NOT HOLDING AT PROPER FOOD TEMP, FOODS READING 117'F, COOKED STEAK AND RICE, APPROX., 15 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A STEAM TABLE OR HOT HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140'F AND ABOVE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD CHIPPING COUNTER SHELVES MUST BE RESEAL, AND MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188577

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK I COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326748

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ANALICIA VALDEZ TOOK THE TEST LAST MAY 2012 AND PASSED THE TEST ON AUGUST 2012 BUT NO PROOF TO SHOW AND NO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098319 DATED 5/15/12. #36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. #41- NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM THE WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH I COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LABEL AND DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLCE FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098319

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098299

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH PREP AREAS EXPOSED SINKS OR BOTH WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (preparing tacos, beans, rice, etc.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (all certificates provided are expired and no enrollment letter available at time of inspection.)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521208 DATED 2-1-11, VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS. #33, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS. #38, MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINKS. #41, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3PART SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521208

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA · 3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS AND SERVING COUNTERS.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60618

496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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