FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LOS COMALES #3 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 25, 2024
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License #38805
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #28
CRITICAL
Violation Details
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 7-202.12(C) OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDES (2 CANS OF RAID AND 1 CAN OF INSECT FOG) BEING STORED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER A PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO APPLY PESTICIDES. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
Why This Matters
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Specific Requirements
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-401.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PIPES/CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING/JUICING PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection