Flash Taco/Underdog

September 17, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.PIC ARRIVED ON SITE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN, SPOON, AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON A CELL PHONE AND WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN REMOVED A BURRITO FROM THE GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASH DISHES WITH A SOAPY TOWEL AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACE DISHES ON RACK WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA, IN CRACK AND CREVICE ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR HAND SINK.ALSO, APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMNET PREP AREA.
code 39
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GAURD COVER IN BASEMENT SMALL WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOILET FLUSHING HANDLES MISSING ON TOILETS IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS' TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. • OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609332 12/17/24 NOT CORRECTED- #38-6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. #51-5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPONENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.#57-2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 17, 2024: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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