TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1

Address: 3141 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Oct 15, 2025

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (25 inspections)

• Pass — Wed Oct 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. | 53. T
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Dec 12 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILAB
• Pass — Fri Oct 27 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVEN
• Pass — Mon Nov 14 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET FIXTURE IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. |
• Pass — Mon Jun 07 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Jun 02 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 5-501.15 OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIE
• Fail — Fri May 28 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FO
• Fail — Tue May 25 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS COOKED BEEF TONGUE RANGING FROM 46.1F- 50.2F. MANAGE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Nov 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAF
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Feb 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POL
• Fail — Thu Jan 24 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jan 10 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HA
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Mar 15 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER
• Pass — Thu Feb 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP M
• Pass — Fri Aug 05 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL
• Fail — Fri Jul 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED FLANK STEAK FOUND SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 81.4F AND 87.4F IN REAR HO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Sep 21 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AR
• Pass — Wed Aug 12 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND C
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Feb 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 28. * 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 PL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Jun 19 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2F AND ALSO D

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