ZACATACOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SITTING OUT ON A SHELF FOR 2 HRS, 7LBS RAW CHICKEN 51.8*F, AND COOKED CHICKEN 3LBS 63.3*F PRODUCT WAS DENATURED/DISPOSED OF BY WORKER 10 LBS CHICKEN VALUE $80.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1515342 DATED 12/22/2014, CORRECT BY DATE 3/22/2015.# 32 NEED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. PREMISES PLACED PLASTIC TRAY AS A TEMPORARY AT THIS TIME TO KEEP HAND WASHING WATER FROM SPLASHING ON TO THE SOUP CONTAINER.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND DRY MOP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING GOING INTO THE BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.