TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MANAGER BROUGHT TEST STRIPS INTO THE RESTAURANT FROM ANOTHER LOCATION. DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584163 ON OCTOBER 27, 2023 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL STEAM TABLES THROUGH OUT COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP COOLER CONDENSOR LEAKING ( ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE) WITH ACCUMULATION NOTED ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET FIXTURE IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS IN UNISEX REAR WASHROOM TO BE MISSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 5-501.15 OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS COOKED BEEF TONGUE RANGING FROM 46.1F- 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 7.5LBS AT $36. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED SALT UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS AND OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO STORE KNIVES WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS HORIZONTALLY STORED IN OPEN CONTAINER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED. MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. CHLORINE IS BEING USED A THE SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TESTING STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED/BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DISCOLORED PUDDLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, TAMALES, CHOPPED TOMATOES, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHEESE AND BEAN, AND CHICKEN TAMALES, STUFFED PEPPERS, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, AND SALSA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-56.1F. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT TOTAL COST OF $150. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AREA AT 49.9F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WAS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR TO COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR GRILL LINE AS WELL AS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS . MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE IN PLACE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE) IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS FOR MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CLAY POTS AT THE FRONT BAR USED FOR SERVING DRINKS, AS WELL AS BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO IN THE COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE HORICHATA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN AND IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CEILING TILES WITH DAMAGES WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE IN PLACE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE) IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS FOR MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION: IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, INSIDE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ABOVE THE JUICING MACHINE, AND AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND THE BACK COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHES PROPERLY AFTER USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CELERY BEHIND THE BAR AREA, IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND ON TOP OF THE DRAIN AREA OF THE PEPSI DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLAY POTS AT THE FRONT BAR USED FOR SERVING DRINKS, AS WELL AS BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO IN THE COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE HORICHATA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN AND IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CEILING TILES WITH DAMAGES WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING.