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TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11

2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624597

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. Instructed manager to keep cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $100.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date on cooked food in walk-in cooler. found containers of cooked beans, beef and gravy with no dates. food placed in walk-in cooler 4 days ago. Instructed to mark all cooked food with discard date that is held in cooler for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation velation 7-38-005

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using plastic and glass bowl as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proepr scoops.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area. instructed to repair.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605883

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN BETWEEN USAGE/STROAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577315

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576952

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555532 DATED ON 05/03/22 NOT CORRECTED-#49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, #55 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINAIN AND CLEAN. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555532

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555213

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GRILL AT 97.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 46.2F AND COOKED BEANS AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A WHOLE DINING TABLE OF PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS BEING FILLED WITH SALSA IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. THE CONTAINERS WERE LEFT FILLED WITHOUT A LID ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE IN THE KITCHEN AND NOT IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497309

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Observed interior plastic panel of ice machine not attached in left corner. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed no discard date on cooked pork, beef belly, tongue, green sauce, red sauce and beans stored in walk in cooler. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. Instructed to discard and denature all items listed. Approximately 23 pounds valued at $200 dollars.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Observed a bowl being stored inside a pot of beans inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to use proper tools when dispensing food.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to maintain.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed several cutting boards with dark deep marks. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting surfaces.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed food debris and grease build up on cooking equipment in kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed no backflow prevention device on mop sink in rear storage of kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed several broken floor tiles in kitchen/prep area in front of 3 compartment sink. Instructed in repair and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed several broken and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area of behind kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386312

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385906

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: PORK AT 73.4F, COOKED BEANS AT 74.3F AND BEEF AT 73.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS, BEEF, SALSA, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# OF FOOD WORTH $185. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315554

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE ENTRY DOOR IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315263

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FROM MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CILANTRO AND RAW ONIONS ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS IN A ICE BATH AND 3- CASES OF VINEGAR STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR COOLERS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED ONIONS 47.1F,3LBS. SLICED HAM 45.1F,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 48.9F,56.3F,65.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN 48.0F.1LB. COOKED PORK 45.6F.13LB. HAM LOAF 49.8F..5LB. COOKED CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F.6 GALLONS RED SALSA 46.9F,47.6F,48.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.81.1LBS.$120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 60.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.3F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.9F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE ENTRY DOOR IN DINING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243552 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO MENU. #58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243552

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 · 2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH DATE TO BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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