Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for FLACO'S TACOS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639401
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 44.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.4F, FISH 46.9F, SHRIMP 49.4f. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $65.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEASN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366457
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR AND BY BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9/12/2019, REPORT #2312197. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312197
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 8-7-19 INSPECTION # 2304280. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304280
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-15-19 INSPECTION # 2252588. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304104
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN REPAIRED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-15-19 INSPECTION # 2252588. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252588
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.7-38-005.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182045
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009346
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE 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: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996176
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-17,REPORT 1995460 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY FOUND SPLASH GUARD ON SITE , HOWEVER NOT INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995460
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWENTY POUNDS OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER ON DUTY.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING REGISTRAR/MONEY THAN GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLED CUP CAKES BY PARTIALLY REMOVING PAPER, CUT EACH CUP CAKES IN FOUR THAN SET UP A TRAY FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS AND HANDLING A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVED HAND PICKED-UP A CAP FROM INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAN REMOVED GLOVE AND WENT BACK TO HER WORK STATION TOUCHING CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960337
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
Recent InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1936220
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT, REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS) MUST SEAL BOTTOMS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1936211
Location recorded for this inspection · FLACO'S TACOS · 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60660
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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