⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

FLACO'S TACOS, LLC

725 S DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

License #: 1903215

25
Total Inspections
14
Passed
5
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2024 Inspection

January 30, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2023 Inspection

October 3, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2023 Inspection

September 25, 2023• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILE...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2022 Inspection

August 31, 2022• Recent Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL HAS EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 29, 2022 Inspection

June 29, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2021 Inspection

May 24, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2020 Inspection

January 31, 2020• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 8/2019 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ANOTHER CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. PRIOR...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2019 Inspection

June 13, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 26, 2018 Inspection

April 26, 2018• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2018 Inspection

March 15, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2018 Inspection

March 8, 2018• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE OUT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2017 Inspection

April 6, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE AND M...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2017 Inspection

March 30, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER STIRRING FOOD ON THE STOVE, PUTT...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2016 Inspection

October 18, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 20 lbs of cook...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2016 Inspection

March 21, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE BEING USED ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 25, 2015 Inspection

June 25, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZAR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2014 Inspection

December 15, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2014 Inspection

May 15, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2013 Inspection

March 28, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND (43) LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 17, 2012 Inspection

August 17, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(BEANS,FLOUR,ETC.)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2011 Inspection

December 8, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2011 Inspection

May 17, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 15, 2010 Inspection

November 15, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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