Chicago
46
BEAT

Flaco'S Tacos

46 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
13 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-03
Pass Rate
54%
3 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2026, 2018, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 44 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 44×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.

2026-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.

2025-01-28 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN REAR PREP AND STAINED CEILING TILES IJN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2024-04-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AND SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TERMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0 PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM 50 PPM. MANAGER CALLED FOR EQUIPMENT SERVICI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... 2 LB OF COOKED SHRIMP @103.4F, 2 LBS OF SAUTEED SPINACH @113.0F, 3LB COOKED RICE @90.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT HELD TCS FOODS SHALL...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN THE PICO DE GALLO AND STORED INSIDE IN BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A UTENSIL WITH HANDLE AND STORED UPRIGHT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BURRITO MAKERS, COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AND SHELVING UNITS CONNECTED TO FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST REMOVE DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVAL OF OLD FOOD, WATER, GREASE AND TRASH. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2022-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Improper cooling method for cooked whole beans, observed cooked beans being cooled down in a large 20lb container in an ice bath where the ice is covering the lower portion of container. after 3 hours of cooing beans temp was at 123.4f, instructed to...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No chlorine test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

2021-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, TACOS, AND SOUP) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS F...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE ON DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE. FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTH TORTILLA PRESSES LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGE...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2020-03-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING, OBSERVED SAUSAGE ROLL BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITAT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING/MISSING AND ENCRUSTED WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS UNABLE TO FUNCTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

2018-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-3...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEGR MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE STEM TABLE NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST TIGHT FIT.

2017-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 CHI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAK UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OVER THE PREP AREA: OBSERVED A FLY STRIP OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPEN SALSA AND MARGARITA TOPPINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED FLY STRIP FROM THE FOOD PREPARATIONS AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A CUP INSIDE A CONTAINER OF PICO DE GALLO USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO PROPERLY DISPENSE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

2016-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE FOOD LINE SWEEP FOOD OFF THE PREP SURFACE INTO HIS HAND AND THEN INTO THE GARBAGE; AFTEWARDS OBSERVED THE SAME FOOD HANDLER WIPE OFF HIS HANDS, WEARING THE SAME PAIR OF GLOVES...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOW ITEMS ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE FOOD LINE, AND 2 PANINI PRESS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, PREP, AND DISH AREA MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-02-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-02-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 89.6F-90.3F HELD ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $80.00 AS STATED BY MANAGE...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANE...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

2015-03-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR BY 3-COMP, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.

2014-11-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2014-04-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK COLD KNOB MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS.

2013-02-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND CORN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN THE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA LIGHT FIXTURE.

2012-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED BEANS IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT 58.4F. BEANS WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO FOLLOW HEALTH CODE IN COOLING DOWN PROCESS. BEANS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

2011-06-07 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BATHROOMS MUST BE CLEANED; FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT WATER LINE ABOVE THE 'MARGARITA MIX' MACHINE-MUST FIX. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., ...

2011-02-04 Pass License-Task Force

No violations found.

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