LOS COMALES #3

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS UNDER SEWER PIPES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-202.12(C) OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDES (2 CANS OF RAID AND 1 CAN OF INSECT FOG) BEING STORED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER A PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO APPLY PESTICIDES. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PIPES/CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING/JUICING PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST-FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN, EGGS, RAW BEEF, COOKED BEEF, SOUR CREAM, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CUT TOMATOES, COOKED PORK, HAM, COOKED PEPPERS, COOKED NOPALES, COOKED STEAK, AND TONGUE (LENGUA) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 61F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 10 INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-203.12 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED FLAUTAS AT 50F AND ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 51F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $250. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ALSO NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES, DO NOT ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).