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TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1 INC

(Also Known As: TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1)

3141 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 66734

26
Total Inspections
13
Passed
5
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2025 Inspection

October 15, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2024 Inspection

December 12, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILAB...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2023 Inspection

October 27, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2022 Inspection

November 14, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET FIXTURE IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2021 Inspection

June 2, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 5-501.15 OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2021 Inspection

May 28, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIT...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2021 Inspection

May 25, 2021• Canvass• 18 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS COOKED BEEF TONGUE RANGING FROM 46.1F- 50.2F. MANAGE...(+17 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2020 Inspection

November 9, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAF...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2019 Inspection

February 1, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POL...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2019 Inspection

January 24, 2019• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HA...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2017 Inspection

March 15, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2017 Inspection

February 23, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP M...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2016 Inspection

August 5, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2016 Inspection

July 29, 2016• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED FLANK STEAK FOUND SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 81.4F AND 87.4F IN REAR HO...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2015 Inspection

September 21, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AR...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2015 Inspection

August 12, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND C...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2015 Inspection

February 19, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: THE NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE BY CDPH ON JUNE 19, 2014 WAS NOT POSTED IN PL...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 19, 2014 Inspection

June 19, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2F AND ALSO D...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2013 Inspection

June 27, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SOME OF THE OPEN TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT PROTECTED, INVERT TH...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2013 Inspection

February 22, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN CEILINGS HAVE SOME WATER STAIN TILES ABOVE THE GRILL AR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 5, 2012 Inspection

September 5, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2012 Inspection

January 30, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2011 Inspection

January 10, 2011• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2010 Inspection

January 27, 2010• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST L...(+9 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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