TAQUERIA LA ZACATECANA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

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.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

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

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

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.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.