FLACO'S TACOS

Address: 1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Jul 6, 2026

Key Findings

• ○ Noted a thick black and slimy substance inside the inner lining of ice machine dripping onto the ice Code 16

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (24 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-07-06 00:00:00 (Complaint) 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MA
• Pass — 2025-08-27 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2025-05-05 00:00:00 () 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN US
• Fail — 2025-05-01 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA WITH HOT WATER AT 82F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHIN
• Pass — 2025-02-05 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIE
• Fail — 2025-01-30 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE
• Fail — 2025-01-28 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH (MAIN KITCHEN) HAND WASHING SINK. WATER LINE DISCONNECTED. ALSO NOTED INADEQUATE
• Pass — 2024-01-18 00:00:00 () 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT S
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2024-01-05 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACH
• Pass — 2023-04-24 00:00:00 () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T
• Pass — 2022-06-23 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS IN THE DINING AREA ARE PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED &
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-04-14 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BEEF,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-03-27 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. |
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-09-12 00:00:00 () 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 8-7-19 INSPECTION # 2304280. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAI
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-08-07 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-08-02 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-01-15 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-
• Pass — 2018-06-27 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 34. FLOORS: CONS
• Pass — 2017-03-27 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORB
• Fail — 2017-03-23 00:00:00 () 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-17,REPORT 1995460 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936

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