Flaco's Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Flaco's Tacos stretching back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Aug 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 5, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.15 OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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May 1, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA WITH HOT WATER AT 82F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS AT THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---- NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH (MAIN KITCHEN) HAND WASHING SINK. WATER LINE DISCONNECTED. ALSO NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 82.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WASH BASIN AT THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE IN-USE KNIVES BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SURFACE BEHIND FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEAD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS IN THE DINING AREA ARE PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE OBSERVED ON PREP COUNTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO MOVE KNIFE IN A CLEANABLE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER BLADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH? INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON CASTER WHEELS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.---OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE MICROWAVE HEAVILY SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BEEF,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD INSIDE LARGE BINS NOT LABELED .(BEANS, RICE,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9/12/2019, REPORT #2312197. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR AND BY BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Sep 12, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 8-7-19 INSPECTION # 2304280. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Aug 7, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-15-19 INSPECTION # 2252588. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Aug 2, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-15-19 INSPECTION # 2252588. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN REPAIRED.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
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Mar 23, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-17,REPORT 1995460 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY FOUND SPLASH GUARD ON SITE , HOWEVER NOT INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
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Mar 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWENTY POUNDS OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER ON DUTY.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING REGISTRAR/MONEY THAN GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLED CUP CAKES BY PARTIALLY REMOVING PAPER, CUT EACH CUP CAKES IN FOUR THAN SET UP A TRAY FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS AND HANDLING A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVED HAND PICKED-UP A CAP FROM INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAN REMOVED GLOVE AND WENT BACK TO HER WORK STATION TOUCHING CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
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Sep 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Sep 9, 2016
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT, REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS) MUST SEAL BOTTOMS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Sep 6, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flaco's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flaco's Tacos on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flaco's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Flaco's Tacos.
Has Flaco's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flaco's Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flaco's Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Flaco's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flaco's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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