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TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11

2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 2020893

29
Total Inspections
14
Passed
8
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2025 Inspection

September 30, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2024 Inspection

November 4, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2023 Inspection

June 7, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2022 Inspection

May 10, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2022 Inspection

May 3, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GRILL AT 97.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2021 Inspection

March 24, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2020 Inspection

August 20, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2020 Inspection

August 10, 2020• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: PORK...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2019 Inspection

October 9, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 16 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/D...(+15 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2019 Inspection

October 2, 2019• Complaint• 22 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIOR...(+21 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2018 Inspection

December 14, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2018 Inspection

December 7, 2018• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 8:45 A.M. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. OBSERVED FOOD...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 9, 2017 Inspection

March 9, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DO...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2017 Inspection

January 20, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT I...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2016 Inspection

June 24, 2016• Recent Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped)...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2016 Inspection

June 20, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2015 Inspection

November 25, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE FOIL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2015 Inspection

February 3, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2014 Inspection

June 26, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2013 Inspection

July 25, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2012 Inspection

April 2, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED 30 PO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2011 Inspection

November 4, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI- USE UTENSILS/SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMI...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2011 Inspection

September 14, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: CRITICAL VIOLATION PENDING.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 12, 2011 Inspection

September 12, 2011• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that c...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2011 Inspection

February 8, 2011• Canvass• 3 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...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2010 Inspection

September 23, 2010• License-Task Force• 5 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. INSTRU...(+4 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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