Did Taqueria La Zacatecana pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria La Zacatecana at 3024 N California Ave was inspected on Jul 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria La Zacatecana?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Taqueria La Zacatecana

3024 N California Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 27, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 27, 2026

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 27, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 8, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Taqueria La Zacatecana — questions

Did Taqueria La Zacatecana pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria La Zacatecana at 3024 N California Ave was inspected on Jul 27, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria La Zacatecana?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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