TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1 INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 THE CONTAINERS SO THEY CANNOT BE EASILY CONTAMINATED.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2 AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN UNDER THE PIPES FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BACK SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STAINED, CLEAN THE BACK SPLASH AREA AND SANITIZE IT.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING AND WILL NOT GIVE ACCURATE READINGS AFTER BEING CALIBRATED, REPLACE AND MONITOR YOUR THERMOMETERS REGULARLY. THE MILK AND TO GO STATION THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING, INSTALL ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING AND WILL NOT GIVE ACCURATE READINGS AFTER BEING CALIBRATED, REPLACE AND MONITOR YOUR THERMOMETERS REGULARLY. THE MILK AND TO GO STATION THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING, INSTALL ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.