FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
ZACATACOS, II. INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 11, 2024
Complaint
License #1647307
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF GREEN AND RED SALSA IN PREP COOLER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F-52.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MISSING DISCARD DATE ON COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALUMINUM FOIL ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALUMINUM FOIL ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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