Taqueria Los Flacos
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
74
Score
TAQUERIA LOS FLACOS, located at 3818 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 13, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with wiping cloths, utensil storage, and the cleanliness of food contact surfaces. Across twelve scored inspections, TAQUERIA LOS FLACOS has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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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
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 3, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Nov 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jul 27, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Oct 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 30, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Aug 13, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HANG SOILED LINENS TO DRY ON THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A POROUS STONE PESTLE AND MORTAR BOWL AT THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE BAR OR INSIDE COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASEBOARD WALL COVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK SEPARATING FROM THE WALL CREATING AN OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST RESEAL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED HANGING OR INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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