What is Zacatacos's health inspection score?

Zacatacos has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zacatacos last inspected?

Zacatacos was last inspected on May 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zacatacos have?

Zacatacos has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zacatacos safe to eat at?

Zacatacos has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Zacatacos

Name: Zacatacos
Address: 5925 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 52

5925 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

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5 inspections

Last: May 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 12:30PM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF) WERE BEING STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 1:10PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL FOOD ITEM (BOTTLED DRINK) STORED INSIDE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA(S) FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 2-3 DOZEN EGGS, AT COST OF APPROXIMATELY $15, AT 69.3F LEFT IN FOOD CONTAINER NEAR THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SEASONINGS, SPICES, SOUR CREAM AND LIME JUICE) IN PREP AREAS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BEVERAGES (CASES OF CANNED AND BOTTLED SODA POPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER AT THE FRONTLINE AND AT THE JUICE BAR AREA, BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
COOLER DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. 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. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED LENGUA AND SALSA. 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 FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER DRAWER UNIT BELOW GRILL: CHEESE AT 54.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.1F. LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED GREEN SALSA (DATED YESTERDAY 3/21) RANGING FROM 62.1F- 65.1F AND LARGE COOKED LENGUA AT 47.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL SAID ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORED UTENSILS INVERTED (HANDLE UP).

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA ABOVE STAIRWAY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASH SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO HAND WASH SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL AND PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−19 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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