FLACO'S TACOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: AT 1040AM DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED, HANDLED AND PREPARED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE LARGE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND TWO TALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE THE TWO LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND TWO TALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE THE TWO LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.