Zaragoza Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2024
70
Score
Across the available record, Zaragoza Restaurant has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Zaragoza Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 1, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Zaragoza Restaurant since Apr 1, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Zaragoza Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE IN SINGLE-DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND NEAR THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR(SODA).INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO HAVE VOIDS AND BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/9/21 REPORT 2523801 NOT CORRECTED. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, ETC) NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 9, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EAISLY CLEANABLE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1-BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO REMOVE 1[BURNER STOVE OR HAVE LARGER VENTILATION SYSTEM SO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FITS COMPLETLEY UNDER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Nov 2, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH) DATED YESTERDAY IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.1F-56.2F. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH). INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK/DISHMACHINE OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPATMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE
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Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #10 NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. REPORT #2201046 DATE 8/16/2018. ALSO NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FROM REPORT#2201046 DATE 8/16/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Food received at proper temperature
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE ARE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Aug 16, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A)- NO HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - MO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12(A).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE .
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-101.16 SPONGES ON SITE FOR CLEANING. INSTD TO REMOVE SPONGES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CRACKED CERAMIC SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/PRODUCE BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK OR DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114(A)- EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201-11 PLASTIC LINING ON WALLS IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 - NO VENTILATION FOR 1-BURNER STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE FOR VERIFICATION.
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Oct 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH MASA BEING DELIVERED IN A GROCERY BAG FROM CHEPES TORILLAS 1948 S. CICERO IL. 60804 PHONE 1-708652-3507. INSTRUCTED THE WHOLESALER MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/OR BAGGIE/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED A PLASTIC PREP TABLE IN REAR, NOT DESIGNED FOR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER FOOD GRADE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES OBSERVED. OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE TORTILLAS OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF GLOVES AND PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547413 ON 8/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.2F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (GOAT). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND INSPECT GREASE TRAP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES UNDER 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULA STORED ON FLOOR. STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR AND GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OF REPLACE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT IN CORNERS AND BEHIND GRILL ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENT WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION WITHIN INTERIOR OR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR BACK DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT /INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING SPICES STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD INCLUDING SPICES NEEDS TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS USED IN READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREDDED CHEESE AND DICED ONIONS. REPLACE WITH HANDLED SCOOPS WHERE HANDLE IS STORED OUT OF PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE CONTACT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PATRONS TRAVELING THROUGH KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO USE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jan 15, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
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: OBERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OVEN BRAISED GOAT MEAT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BOXES, BAGS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA AND SERVING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW ABLE TO OEPN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER (UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT) IN REAR.
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Jan 5, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.Must invert:Multiuse utensils on shelving units.
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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.Must clean:Filters at hood of cooking 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.Must seal:Hole in floor under 3-compartment sink.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:light shields & endcaps in front prep area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zaragoza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zaragoza Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zaragoza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Zaragoza Restaurant.
Has Zaragoza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zaragoza Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zaragoza Restaurant 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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