LOS COMALES.

Chicago Health Dept

6035 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 26

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 18

2026

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 29

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

MAY 22

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Other

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.

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JUL 29

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 21

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 AND BASEBOARDS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

FEB 17

2021

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 9

2021

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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

Serious Chemical Safety

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 25

2019

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 18

2019

FAIL 22 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Serious Food Temperature

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 56.4F; 15 LBS. OF PORK AT 51.0F AND 3 LBS. OF COOKED ONIONS AT 73.3F. AN APPROXIMATE VALUE $400 OF WAS DISCARDED OF BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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 REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

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 CONTAINER, GROUND AND PUT THE LID ON IT. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE WALL TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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 PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Serious Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. -37. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. -38. 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. -39. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMAINATION. -45. OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. -47. OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOCE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. -49. 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. -51. OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -55. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Temperature

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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 19

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 12

2018

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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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