SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COMIXXPRESS COLOMBIAN FAST FOOD.

EAT. 80/100

6216 W 63RD ST · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARMENT SINK LOOSE AND HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR, TIGHT FITTNG AND FREE OF LEAKS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALLBASE AT WALLS INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, EXPOSING UNFINISHED WALL/HOLE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL, PROVIDE WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 22
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL (PAINTED YELLOW) BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL (PAINTED YELLOW) BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MAY 23
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, IN ADDITION TO CERTIFIED MANAGER BEING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AVAILABLE ON SITE(CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TESTING KIT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED TOO MUCH PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN RESTROOM. WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT VALVES FIXTURES SHOOT OFF FROM EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE MAKING SINK UNUSEABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL (PAINTED YELLOW) BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576336 DATED 5/24/23 NOT CORRECTED; #51 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #56-OBSERVED GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 24
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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