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Flash Taco Southshore

2247 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60649
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2017
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Flash Taco Southshore five times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Flash Taco Southshore's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Flash Taco Southshore's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE LEFT SIDE LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; REPLACE THE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS. ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN COVER ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM WITH DUST; CLEAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.
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May 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE PRODUCTS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DTORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
43
86
Dec 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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86
Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE FRONT ICE BIN LAYING ON THE ICE. MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
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86
Nov 30, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flash Taco Southshore last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flash Taco Southshore on file is from Sep 8, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flash Taco Southshore?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flash Taco Southshore.

Has Flash Taco Southshore's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flash Taco Southshore have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flash Taco Southshore means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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