Zocalo
1438 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 27, 2026
Zocalo was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) unable to locate thermometers inside cooling units located in prep. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed internal surfaces of cooling unit in bar and upright cooler in rear prep area.instructed to clean and sanitize surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed space behind black curtains used for dry storage with items stored improperly. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable to elevate items at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed internal surfaces of ice bin with patches of mold like build-up inside machine where ice used for human consumption is stored. Instructed to clean foor contact surfaces and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometers inside cooling units located in prep. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed internal surfaces of cooling unit in bar and upright cooler in rear prep area.instructed to clean and sanitize surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed space behind black curtains used for dry storage with items stored improperly. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable to elevate items at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing diced tomatoes, chorizo, eggs. Instructed to provide and maintain at least one cfm while operating. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed certified food manager certificate holder to obtain allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 Unable to locate backflow prevention for the bar ice maker, instructed to install
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit clean up kit, Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Broken hot water knob at bar hand wash sink, Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: No sanitizer available in facility for dish washing facility, Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, black film noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention for bar ice maker, instructed to install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager certificate. Instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.