Zacatacos

17 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jul 20, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Zacatacos's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Zacatacos scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 20, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. CEILING IN STORAGE AREA DRIPPING CONDENSATION WATER FROM ABOVE A\C UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Aug 23, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND GROUT PROPERLY.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zacatacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zacatacos on file is from Jul 20, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Zacatacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zacatacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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