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TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1 INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1 INC (AKA: TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1) 3141 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
February 19, 2015 Canvass License #66734
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: THE NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE BY CDPH ON JUNE 19, 2014 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW TO ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY AND THE INSPECTION REPORT WERE IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. ESTABLISHMENT HAD THE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FROM JUNE 27, 2013 IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED WHETHER IT IS A COMPLIANCE SUMMARY OR A NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THE THREE COMP SINK.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS AND FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SAME GRILLS AND FRYERS. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS AND FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SAME GRILLS AND FRYERS. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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