MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RESTAURANTE EL COMALITO.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
2234 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2019 · passed with conditions
6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SOME MISSING DATE MRKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM COOLERS AND TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rice being stored inside a plastic grocery bag. Instructed facility to store all foods in food grade materials only and to maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed cardboard being used on the floor in front of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed the floor to have dirt and debris on it throughout under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JAN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH LID OR INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAR 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE THE REAR CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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SEP 52014FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2014
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 15 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, AND BEEF) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6F-61.1F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ATTEMPT TO HANDLE FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POINT OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 ANTS ALONG THE BACK, WEST WALL NEAR THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. ALSO FOUND AN INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE. NO LIST OF BAIT STATIONS OR SITE MAP FOUND, NO COMPANY LICENSE NUMBER ON REPORT OR COPY PROVIDED. FACILITY PROVIDED 2 REPORTS (11-18-13 & 1-20-14). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO OBTAIN A LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN IT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE. PROVIDED ADVISORY TO POST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND/OR CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 142013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2013
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, MUST SEAL,
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERT., PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERT., MUST BE PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION,
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