Zaca's of Midway

6643 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Zaca's of Midway six times, with records going back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Zaca's of Midway's record stops at Feb 20, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Zaca's of Midway squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Feb 20, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR REACH IN COOLER (BY MOP SINK), INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN GREASE SPILLAGE ALL ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AND DINING AREA.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED BACK UP INTO ONE COMPARTMENT WHEN THE DRAIN IS OPENED IN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. COMPARTMENT DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO 3-COMP. SINK DRAINBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR REACH IN COOLER (BY MOP SINK), INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN GREASE SPILLAGE ALL ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AND DINING AREA.
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Jun 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2013
License
6 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVEFLOWING EXPOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH LIVE MAGGOTS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN, AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPEMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Mar 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED BASIN. REPLACE SAME.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUST, PITTED SURFACE AND FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RAW BRICK WALL SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zaca's of Midway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zaca's of Midway on file is from Feb 20, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zaca's of Midway?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zaca's of Midway.

Has Zaca's of Midway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zaca's of Midway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zaca's of Midway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.