Bericht zur Lebensmittelsicherheit: Zacatacos, 5925 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, Il, USA.

5925 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 10, 2020
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: raw eggs and raw chicken stored immediately above ready to eat cilantro in walk in cooler. Instd to store raw foods and ready to eat foods properly. Priority violation. 7-38-005.

20. Proper cooling time and temperature
- comments: large deep container of beans cooked & dated yesterday 4/9/20 improperly cooled, internal temperature of 47. 5f. Discussed proper cooling techniques with manager (ice batch, shallow pans, and proper cooling as such 1) within 2 hours from 57ºc (135ºf) to 21ºc (70°f); and (2) within a total of 6 hours from 57ºc (135ºf) to 5ºc (41°f). Priority violation 7-38-005.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: large deep container of beans cooked and dated yesterday at improper temperature of 47. 5f. Bean discarded and denature at this time. Approx 5lb $10 value. Priority violation 7-38-005

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: premises labeling ready to eat foods (rice, beans, etc) with date of preparation only. Instd to properly label with discard date (maximum of 7 days), with preparation date counted as day 1. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: missing splashguard at basement handwash sink inbetween prep table and 3-compartment sink. Missing splashguard inbetween prep sink and 3-compartment sink 1st floor. Instd to provide and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: raw wood storage crates in basement. Instd to properly seal raw wood so as to a smooth, non porous, easily cleanable surface.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: small leak at pipe underneath basement 3-compartment sink. Stopper gasket at 3rd basin at 1st floor 3-compartment sink in poor repair, currenrtly using plastic wrap. Instd to repair stopper and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: missing covered receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: multiple food handler certificates expired. Instd to provide and maintain valid food handler training for all employees.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified food managers. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.

Source: chicago.gov