Los Comales

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear room where mop sink is located. Instructed person in charge to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear room where mop sink is located. Instructed person in charge to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed filters in hood sytem(s) with build up of grease. Instructed person in charget to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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 wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed improper storage of wiping cloths in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed improper storage of utensils (knives) in prep area. Instructed to store properly.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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 wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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 weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of utensils (knives) in prep area. Instructed to store properly.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to replace to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food containers on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on counter. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution when not in use

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all utensils to protect lio contact surfaces from contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 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, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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 weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a proper sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain at all times.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All utensils must be stored in a clean container when not in use. Correct and maintain at all times.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found large trash cans being used to store food. Instructed to obtain food gradeable containers for storing of large quantity of foods. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The filters on the ventilation hood with grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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…

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between front hand washing sink and steam table. Instructed manager to provide splash guard to prevent food contamaination.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use spoons and forks not inverted on front counter. Instructed to invert to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use forks and spoons not inverted on front counter. Instructed to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on two door reach-in cooler in poor repair in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace door gasket and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to remoce rust deposits and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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 problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sinks in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.