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LOS COMALES #3

1544 W 18th ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOS COMALES #3 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638648

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND CUSTOMER HANDWASHING SINK IN NEED OF BETTER (MORE) WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498109

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497960

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, CHEESE, ETC)IN THE COLD HOLDING COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(52.8F-58F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 70 POUNDS VALUED AT $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 62.1F. COLD HOLDING COOLING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356244

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356079

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON EACH ITEM OF THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED FOODS (TORTILLA CHIP, SALSA, PICKLED VEGETABLES) NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND TWO BIG CONTAINERS OF PICKLED VEGETABLES ON A TABLE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY DISPLAY AND PREP FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND KEEP ALL FOODS PROTECTED FROM ANY POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER TURNS ON AND MAINTAINS 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352490

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304060

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #48 FROM REPORT #2285374, DATED 4/18/2019 CORRECT BY DATE JUL.18,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285374

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED BEEF, REFRIED BEANS, AND CARROT, PEPPER MIX, HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKINGINSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON THE QUART OF RICE WATER(PACKAGED & CAPPED ON SITE), AND CAKES. BEING OFFERED FOR RETAIL SALE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR RETAIL SALES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND CARDBOARD ON FLATTOP NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SO SURFACES ARE SMOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 50GAL. CONTAINER AND A 100GAL CONTAINER BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THESE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT. OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR REAR DISH AREA, AND BASEMENT DISH AREA CRACKED/MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REGROUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SIX FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169586

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED BULK READY TO EAT FOODS, STORED WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, AND BROKEN HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169242

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER BY RIGHT GRILL STATION WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. MUST REPAIR AND MANTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT TEMPERTURES BETWEEN 43F-55F: 52# BEEF, 25# CHICKEN, 35# PORK, 4# FISH, 2# CHEESE, 50# EGGS,40# TOMATOES, 50# SAUCE, 8# TAMMALES, 30# BEANS, 8# RICE, 25# MILK, 1# MELON; WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $2000 AND TOTAL WEIGHT OF 330#. FACILITY CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY VOLUNTRAILY DISCARING THESE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE IN THE BASEMENT PREP HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AND TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE AT TACO STATION PREPARING READY TO EAT WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKE OUT TRASH IN GLOVES AND THEN RETURN TO FOOD PREP WITHOUT GLOVE CHANGE. ADVISED MANAGER TO EXPLAIN GOOD HYGENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-010(A)(B)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA THE DISHES BEING WASHED NEXT TO STOVE WITH WATER SPLASHING ONTO STOVE WHERE FOOD WILL BE PREPARED. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSA IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED OPEN POTS OF READY TO EAT FOOD COOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. MUST NOT STORE RAW FOODS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED A POOL OF EXCESS GREASE, ON THE LID, COVERING THE OUTSIDE OF, AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE. MUST CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (RAW CHICKEN) STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED BULK READY TO EAT FOODS, STORED WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, AND BROKEN HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP WITH NO HANDLES BEING USED AND STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BUCKET USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLES AND STORE WITH HANDLE HAVING NO DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064257

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/12/17 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060071

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 54.1F, BEEF AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 53.6F, BACON AT 56.3F, TAMALES AT 53.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 65-73F, CHEESE AT 53.8F, CHORIZO AT 54.9F, CREAM AT 50.9F, CUT TOMATOES AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $750. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED TO A DRAIN LINE AND NO WATER AVAILABLE AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER AND PEPPERS STORED AT EACH TABLE WITHOUT A LID AND TONGS WHILE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AT THE TABLES. ALSO, OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE A BAG OF ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS AT 180.7F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE FAUCET FOR THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937327

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS COMALES #3 · 1544 W 18th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DINING AREA, AND RESTROOMS LIGHT SHILEDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFATI FROM THE MENS RESTROOM CEILING, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN LADIES ROOM.

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  • EL TACOTOTE RESTAURANT1536 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LA CONDESA1536 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LA CECINA1536 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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