Zapatista
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2014
100
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Zapatista stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Zapatista is from Dec 24, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 14 times.
Zapatista's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-22 LIVE ROACHES IN LEFT SIDE OF OVEN NEAR TOP BURNER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO CORRECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUEDEVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL DISH MACHINES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES NOT IN ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINES WITH 0 PPM AT SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINES ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE MAIN DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-22 LIVE ROACHES IN LEFT SIDE OF OVEN NEAR TOP BURNER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO CORRECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUEDEVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...RICE, BEANS, CHICKEM ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO PERSON WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL DISH MACHINES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES NOT IN ICE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2014
Complaint
16 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD/RUST BUILD UP AT THE ICE SHOOT. FOUND LEMONADE SPRAY JET MACHINE WITH LARGE BUILD UP OF MOLD AT THE NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH MACHINES. MACHINES ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINES CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. E-MAIL CDPH TO REQUEST REINSPECTION. cdphfood@cityofchicago.org CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE ON COUNTER TOP WITH NO MARGARITAS IN THE MACHINE AND NO EVIDENCE MACHINE IS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT TOP OF MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. ADD WATER OR REMOVE MACHINE. NO CITATION BEING ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR. LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON ALL WATER DRAINS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, MEAN WHILE USE OTHER HANDSINK AT SIDE OF PREP AREA TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPERS TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT BAR AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-22 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT BAR AREA UNDER BAR TOP AND IN DISH MACHINE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES BEHIND A REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12-13 FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED PEST INFESTATION OF ROACHES.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND POST CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER WHEN COMPARTMENTS DRAIN. DISH MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DRAINS TO THE FLOOR WHEN MACHINE CYCLES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN BAR AREA. WORN DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FRONT GUACAMOLE PREP TABLE IS A WOOD TABLE THAT CAN NOT BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST USE REMOVABLE CUTTING BOARDS TO WORK ON THIS SURFACE. ALL AREAS OF THE BAR, AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CAULKING TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE ROACH HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SODA DISPENSORS, BAR AREA AND ALL ICE BINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF STICKY BUILD UP, FRUIT SLICES AND STRAWS. FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BAR AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD, GREASE AND SUGAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: BAR HANDSINK, BAR SERVICE STATION, REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT HANDSINK, AND LARGE LEAK UNDER BAR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN LINEN THAT IS BEING STORED IN A CLOSET MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER NOT ON THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOULUTION AND TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION AMOUNTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Aug 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES-1 LIVE LARGE ROACH IN THE MAIN PREP AREA BY THE PREP COOLER. 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE DINING AREA, 25 IN THE BAR AREA AND 10 IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA BY PREP COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR-LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPES UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1114624 DATED 01-14-2013 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. 32/1 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. 33/1 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR GUN HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREA. 34/1 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA. 35/1 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR AROUND DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DIRT IN REAR ABOVE DISH MACHINE. 36/1 MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. 41/1 MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE. 43/1 MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA (AT THE ENTRANCE) TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, REACH IN FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER-REMOVE RUST.
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Jan 23, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER BY THE ENTRANCE IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR GUN HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AROUND DISH MACHINE DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR AROUND DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DIRT IN REAR ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (2) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 14, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
12 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: FOUND LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES, 1 LIVE LARGE ROACH BY THE MOP SINK, 5 SMALL FLIES BY THE DISH MACHINE, 10 IN THE DINING ROOM AND 10 IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER BY THE ENTRANCE IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR GUN HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS IN BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AROUND DISH MACHINE DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR AROUND DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DIRT IN REAR ABOVE DISH MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (2) TO THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 21, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, December 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN RESTROMS. (INSIDE TOILET AREAS.)
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Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER WALLS/CEILING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND BAR AREAS NOT CLEAN. COUNTERS, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH. MUST REPAIR.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN RESTROMS. (INSIDE TOILET AREAS.)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. MUST WIPE DOWN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASEKTS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, THICK DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE AND AT BAR(DEEP PITS IN FLOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND BAR AREA, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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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. WALLS NOT CLEAN BY SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING AND WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING.
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Dec 20, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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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. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY FRONT BAR AREAS.
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Jun 22, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. Found pots not stored properly on shelving units. (must store inverted)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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May 11, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD BUILD-UP. BAR GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS AT WAIT STATION IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zapatista last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zapatista on file is from Dec 24, 2014. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zapatista?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Zapatista.
Has Zapatista's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zapatista have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zapatista 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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