Los Comales
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2026-03-23 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
2026-02-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
2026-02-18 Fail Complaint 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED BEEF UNDER GRILL AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 15LBS OF BEEF AT A...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYTEM(S) WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-05-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
2025-05-22 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONTLINE NEAR CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED W...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA COOLER (BEEF AND CHICKEN) AND IN HOLD HOLDING (SOUP AND BEANS) UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2024-07-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOR PROPER AIR FLOW
2023-08-21 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIO CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN UTILTIY ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR BEVERAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2021-02-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-02-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED OR SERVED. (Pf)2-101.11 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROOF OF VOMIT AND DIARREA KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS PROPERLY LABELED WITH AND OUT DATES ON ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 3-501.17 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE ON ALL FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 4-203.11 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO PEST ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 4-302.14 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2019-11-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-11-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 22 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 LBS. OF CHORIZO AT 67.3F; 30 LBS. OF RAW BEEF AT 53.2F-69.4F; 2 LBS. OF COOKED GROUND BEEF W/POTATOES AT 67.4F; 10 LBS. OF STEAK AT 56...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 63.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION #60.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION #60.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET ON FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND LARGE TRASH CANS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS FOR STORING OF LARGE QUANTITY OF FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THE LID IS NOT ON IT AND THERE IS THICK, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF AND ON THE SIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, THEY NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THEM. -MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE WITH THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT FOOD PR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2294011 DATED 06/21/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUC...
2019-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 20 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE MANNER OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW BEEF 58.9F, COOKED CHICKEN 59.2F, COOKED CHORIZO 58.3F, COOKED PORK 59F, COOKED BARBACOA 58.8F, COOKED POTATOES 59F STORED IN 4-DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 60LBS, AND $400 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR AND NO SCREEN ON VENT IN UTILTIY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMAINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOCE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG SOUTH BASEBOARDS IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-06-19 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-12 Fail License CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE JUICE MACHINES AND JUICE IS PREPARED TO ORDER (ORANGE, CARROT). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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