Taqueria Los Comales #1

January 24, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE IN PLACE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE) IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS FOR MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION: IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, INSIDE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ABOVE THE JUICING MACHINE, AND AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND THE BACK COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHES PROPERLY AFTER USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CELERY BEHIND THE BAR AREA, IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND ON TOP OF THE DRAIN AREA OF THE PEPSI DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLAY POTS AT THE FRONT BAR USED FOR SERVING DRINKS, AS WELL AS BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO IN THE COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE HORICHATA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN AND IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BROKEN DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CEILING TILES WITH DAMAGES WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 10, 2018: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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