JAN 5
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA LAS FLORES.
EAT. 81/100
3352-3354 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 5, 2023 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE BREAD IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES
JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND (1) EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
JAN 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE A PROPER FLOOR COVERING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OCT 92019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 9
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM INSIDE FURNACE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE BROKEN COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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