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Taqueria Las Flores

3352-3354 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Taqueria Las Flores stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taqueria Las Flores dates to Jan 5, 2023.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria Las Flores is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE BREAD IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
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90
Jan 19, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND (1) EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
70
Jan 7, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE A PROPER FLOOR COVERING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
90
Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINKS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES IN MENTIONED AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM INSIDE FURNACE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE BROKEN COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Las Flores last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Las Flores on file is from Jan 5, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Las Flores?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Las Flores.

Has Taqueria Las Flores' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Las Flores have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Las Flores 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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