EL ZAPATA RESTAURANT 3

69 BROOKSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 213, CHESTER, NY 10918 · Restaurant (Food Service Establishment)

15 inspections

1. InspectionJan 27, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
     • Not Critical Violation
2. Re-InspectionOct 9, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Re-InspectionSep 23, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
     • Critical Violation
4. InspectionAug 29, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
     • Critical Violation
   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 1F: Shellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.
     • Critical Violation
5. InspectionJan 9, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
     • Not Critical Violation
6. Re-InspectionOct 22, 2024

   0 infractions

7. InspectionSep 26, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 1B: Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
     • Critical Violation
8. InspectionJan 17, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 14A: Insects, rodents present
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
9. Re-InspectionJun 19, 2023

   0 infractions

10. InspectionJun 2, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
      • Critical Violation
11. InspectionJan 10, 2023

    4 infractions

    • 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 14A: Insects, rodents present
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
12. InspectionAug 24, 2022

    3 infractions

    • 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
      • Not Critical Violation
13. Re-InspectionJul 30, 2022

    0 infractions

14. Re-InspectionJun 29, 2022

    1 infraction

    • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
      • Critical Violation
15. InspectionJun 3, 2022

    7 infractions

    • 6A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
      • Critical Violation
    • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
      • Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 2E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
      • Critical Violation