ZACATACOS, II. INC.
3949 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 40 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 92026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO SMALL TABLETOP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAY 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRANINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
APR 292025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF GREEN AND RED SALSA OVERSTOCKED/OVERFLOWING IN TOP CONDIMENT LINE OF PREP COOLER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F-56.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 5LBS $25 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
BEEF TONGUE THAWING IN BASIN OF PREP SINK, WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (EX, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER , UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONIORING COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRANINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
MAR 12024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
JAN 182024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
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JAN 112024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF GREEN AND RED SALSA IN PREP COOLER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F-52.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
MISSING DISCARD DATE ON COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALUMINUM FOIL ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
OCT 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, TACOS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
6-202.15-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
AUG 22023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
MAY 12023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292022FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 158.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH HANDS IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHNG SINK AND MAY NOT WASH THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING AND FLOOR ALONG LEDGES, WALLS AND CORNERS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556554 ON 6-1-22:39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.47-OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JUN 12022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 252022FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 42022PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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
CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA DARK IN COLOR, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
USING CARDBOARD TO KEEP REFRIGERATION DRAWERS AT FRONT PREP LINE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MISSING FILTER FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
MAY 142019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMILATED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
FOUND FOIL USED ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE.
RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, SITTING IN THE BUCKET INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP, WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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).
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.
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.
MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT REAR HANDSINK INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK AIR GAP COVERED WITH PLASTIC ENCLOSURE. INSTD TO REMVOE AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP BETWEEN PLUMBING AND DRAIN.
APR 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERSSERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AT THIS TIME. GIVEN POSTER TO POST.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE CHAR GRILL STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 9 EMPLOYEES NO CERTIFICATE, ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 4/3/2018.NEED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GARAFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 62017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 82016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAR 32016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
SEP 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUL 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT CARRY OUT SECTION, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).
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.
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 272013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.
MAY 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.
MAR 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
MAY 262011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA (WHERE TOSTADAS ARE KEPT)IN NEED OF CLEANING. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 142010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED. REPLACE SAME.
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
INTERIOR OF HOOD MISSING FILTERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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