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Zacatacos

5925 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 1, 2026

35

Inspections on record

16

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 1, 2026

  1. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (LOOSE), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 1, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 21, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 19, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2021Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2021ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2019Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 17, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2016ConsultationPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2016Suspected Food PoisoningPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2014Suspected Food PoisoningPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 28, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2010ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Zacatacos — questions

Did Zacatacos pass its last health inspection?
Zacatacos at 5925 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jul 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 35 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Zacatacos?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PR
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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