Zacatacos, II. Inc

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Beef tongue thawing in basin of prep sink, without running water. Instd to thaw properly (ex, under cold running water , under refrigeration, etc)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: missing floor tiles at cooking line in front prep area. Instd to replace tiles and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: missing floor tiles at cooking line in front prep area. Instd to replace tiles and maintain

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles at cooking line in front prep area. Instd to replace tiles and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment/prep sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in front prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment/prep sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, storage, and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on front hand washing sink between prep sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving units under front counter and outside storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap on bottom of door of outdoor storage area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest harborage.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on front hand washing sink between prep sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving units under front counter and outside storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in outside dry storage. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on prep tables and shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on front hand washing sink between prep sink and prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in front prep area dark in color, in need of detail cleaning or replacing. Correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove food debris. Clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Using cardboard to keep refrigeration drawers at front prep line closed. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing filter for ventilation hood system. Instd to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found the can opener in the rear food prep area with accumilated food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the can opener.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found foil used on the bottom surface of the prep tables and cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain a clean, smooth surface.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the front food preparation area needs to be regrouted. Instructed to regrout and maintain floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored, sitting in the bucket inside the toilet room. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying when not in use.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard at rear handsink inbetween 3-compartment and prep sink. Instd to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink air gap covered with plastic enclosure. Instd to remvoe and have proper air gap between plumbing and drain.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visble to all customersserious violation 7-42-010b.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted at this time. Given poster to post.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting board next to the char grill stained and pitted, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep area floor not clean, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with cdph food handler requirements. 9 employees no certificate, one employee certificate expired 4/3/2018.need to provide.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain cover missing in the mens restroom, instructed to replace.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles at the front door entrance, instructed to replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the ladies restroom in poor repair(water damaged), instructed to repair. Also remove the garafiti in the mens restroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed low water presser at the mens restroom handsink, instructed to repair.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain cover missing in the mens restroom , instructed to replace.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the ladies restroom in poor repair (water damaged), instructed to repair. Also remove the graffiti in the mens restroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed low water presser at the mens restroom handsink, instructed to repair.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: 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 violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain cover missing in the mens restroom, instructed to replace. Also remove standing water in front prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the ladies restroom in poor repair(water damaged) instructed to repair. Also remove the graffiti in the mens restroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed low water presser at the mens restroom hand sink, instructed to repair.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi use utensil at wait station at all times. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn, discolored and deep cuts. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in rear prep area in need of cleaning at air conditioner. Must clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container not in the ice. Correct and maintain

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: 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

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi use utensil at wait station at all times. Correct and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn, discolored and deep cuts. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in rear prep area in need of cleaning at air conditioner. Must clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensil must be stored in a clean sanitized container not in the ice. Correct and maintain

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield over 3 comp. Sink not clean, instructed to clean.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed rear light shield over 3 comp. Sink not clean, instructed to clean.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils improperly stored front carry out section, instructed to invert (handle up).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed some cutting boards not clean,instructed to clean and sanitize.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed rear light shield over 3 comp sink not clean, instructed to clean.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label and date the food containers in the walkin cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guards in the walkin cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors under the cooking equipment.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize #10 can opener.clean interior of microwave

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Need to reseal rear wall peeling paint also front ceiling. Need to clean front ceiling vents.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Need to provide thermometers for front coolers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize #10 can opener.clean interior of microwave.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Need to reseal rear wall peeling paint also front ceiling. Need to clean front ceiling vents.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Need to clean inside light shields.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Need to provide thermometers for front coolers.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be kept in a clean sanitized container.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep table in front prep area in poor repair, pitted. Replace same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Can opener not clean. Clean same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Interior of hood missing filters. Provide same.