Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 19, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco since Apr 19, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
7 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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM WITH A GAP OF 1/2 INCH TO 1",INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOOR. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:25 POUNDS OF COOKED BARBACOA AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 47.8F, WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 64.5F, 3 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE COOKED ON 4-10-16,PER FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT.ALL COOLER PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE FOOD HANDLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POUNDS 33,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PROVIDE NOR POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED:BEEF, CHICKEN CHEESE ETC. AT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,SERVED AND STORED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE SHOWS SIGNS OF ACCUMULATION OF MINERAL BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: A LOT OF UNUSED/DIRTY COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ELEVATE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS AT THE 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD AND WASHING HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON COMMON TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER AND USE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. USE OF COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE COMPRESSOR UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE/WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
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May 14, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and corners not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained on premises. Instructed to seal all openings and seal surfaces. Instructed to intall screen over window in front prep area. Exposed raw wood on interior doors. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or shield.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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May 8, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco on file is from Apr 19, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco.
Has Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ft Fast Food — Flash Taco 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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