TAQUERIA LOS FLACOS

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SPICE CONTAINERS IN REAR SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL SPICE CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE DRINK AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BY REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF, SALSA, SAUCES)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR DISPENSING SAUCES IN REACH IN COOLER

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION #53 A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.FROM 11/17/2019 REPORT# 2345255 NOT CORRECTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DRIED UP GREASE BUILD UP LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. (2 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ONLY 1 MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE).

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING/AND OR DIARRHEA . MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 48.0F, 50 POUNDS. AND ONE CONTAINER OF FISH WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F, 4 POUNDS. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $110.00, TOTAL 54 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST TAKE THE TRAINING CLASSES. PROVIDED INFORMATION ON FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed large bulk dry food containers not labeled.Instructed to label said bulk dry food containers to identify foods stored and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed accumulation of grease on hood/filters above the cooking equipments.Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed missing light shields on light bulbs at newly added prep area(rear).Instructed to install light shields on light bulbs or provide shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed personal belongings (jackets etc.)stored on dry storage shelvings at rear prep area.Instructed to properly store personal belongings in a designated area and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION FANS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.