ZACATACOS, II. INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GARAFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GARAFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

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.