LOS COMALES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONTLINE NEAR CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.