PASS Risk 1 (High)

ZOCALO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ZOCALO 1438 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60642 Restaurant
October 16, 2025 License Re-Inspection License #3046835
1
Total Violations
1
Critical

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 16, 2025. The inspection type was "License Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

1
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 Unable to locate backflow prevention for the bar ice maker, instructed to install
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections