Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria

11 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2022
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2022. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria's record stops at Mar 24, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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
Mar 24, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEFORE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS ALONG COOK LINE AND SOAP DISPENSER IN DISH ROOM DIFFICULT TO USE. ISTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URNINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2019
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ON MENU, FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER NOT IDENTIFIED WITH A MARK TO MATCH THE FOOT NOTE AT BOTTOM.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF CLEAN RACK AT DISH MACHINE IS POOLING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria on file is from Mar 24, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria.

Has Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Florafauna — Tiny Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.