Taqueria Zapata
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2011
74
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2011. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 24, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Taqueria Zapata's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS UNDER MOP SINK AND FURNACE ROOM, OVER 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOOR AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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: 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: 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: 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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: 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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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Zapata last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Zapata on file is from Jun 24, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Zapata?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Zapata.
Has Taqueria Zapata's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Zapata have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Zapata means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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