TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped) potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed bowl used as a scoop, laying in refried beans. Instructed all utensils must be properly stored outside of foods, in a separate, clean container, or with handle outside of contents. Must maintain.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.