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ZACATACOS

5925 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60629

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ZACATACOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639238

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (LOOSE), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315422

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303494

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301109

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. 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 DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. 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 BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300387 ON 6-27-19; 25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300387

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. 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 DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (BEEF 160.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201100

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. 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

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200970

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) - CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. NOTED SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON SOILED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114(A)- EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/18: 4-301.12(A) BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200624

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPODING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH BROOM AND EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER HOLDER IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK EMPTY, CLEAR, AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWISHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRUORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. 7-38-030C

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND IN STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030A. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102726

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098902

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#197596 DATE#11/21/16. VIOLATION# 32 CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975796

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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

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: CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975762

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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: FOUND PORK MEAT CONE ON DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.1 DEGREES. MEAT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 15 POUNDS $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966384

Location recorded for this inspection · ZACATACOS · 5925 S PULASKI RD

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: CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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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