Taqueria Zapata

4742 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2011
74
Score
Medium Risk

TAQUERIA ZAPATA, located at 4742 N Kimball Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on June 24, 2011, receiving a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations related to food labeling, utensil storage, and surface maintenance. Across two previous inspections, TAQUERIA ZAPATA has consistently been categorized as medium-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Violations — Jun 24, 2011 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABLELED, MUST DATA/LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO UP-RIGHT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVES, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)