Restaurante El Comalito
Last inspected: May 22, 2019
41
Score
The most recent inspection for RESTAURANTE EL COMALITO, located at 2234 N Western Ave in Chicago, IL, was conducted on May 22, 2019, and resulted in a high-risk score of 41. This inspection identified four major and ten minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and proper date marking. While this inspection indicated a high-risk status, RESTAURANTE EL COMALITO has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
41
Feb 2, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — May 22, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING DATE MRKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM COOLERS AND TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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