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FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG

1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335406

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
608263

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55.9'F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LBS, OF COOKED CHICKEN, READING 54.3'F, 40 LBS OF COOKED BEANS, READING 64.3'F, 20 LBS COOKED BEEF, READING 54.1'F, 20 LBS COOKED RICE, READING 54.8'F, 20 LBS CHEESE TAMALES, READING 50.5'F, 2 1/2 DOZEN OF EGGS, READING 54.4'F, 20 LBS CHEESE, READING 50.3'F, 5 LBS OF CHICKEN STOCK, READING 50.3'F, AND 3 LBS OF COOKED PEPPERS, READING 54.4'F, TOTAL POUNDS DUMPED AND DENATURE 130 LBS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING WASTE WATER ON FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN BASEMENT AREA, FLOOR DRAINS OVERFLOWING, OVERFLOWING GREASE TRAP, THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DRIPPING FROM SIDES AND TOPS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACK-UP CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND FOOD PREP STATION IN BASEMENT AREA RESTAURANT, OR BATHROOM IN RESTAURANT IN BASEMENT AREA CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, 10 FRUIT FLIES VARIOUS AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS BASEMENT AREA, UNDER STAIR WELL, AND 3 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN RESTAURANT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED, 4/20/2011, FOR VIOLATIONS: 32, 33, 34 & 38, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT, #580480 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOVE BASEMENT AREA NEEDS TO BE STORE UNDER VENTILATION

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL STORAGES AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585469

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581015

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580480

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING FRYERS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT 1ST FLOOR

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
357212

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL ALL WIRE, RUSTY, AND CHIPPPING SHELVES IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58399

Location recorded for this inspection · FLASH TACO -N- UNDERDOGG · 1570-1/2 N DAMEN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR,ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP IN LOWER LEVEL NOT SHIELDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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