PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
ZACATACOS, II. INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 15, 2018
Complaint
License #1647307
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES: LARGE/DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER DATED YESTEDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES. RICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection