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LOS COMALES #3 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOS COMALES #3 1544 W 18th ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
November 23, 2015 Canvass License #38805
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533212 ON 4-13-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections