Did Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc at 3141 W 26th St was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc

3141 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 16, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TRAYS USED FOR DISPENSING RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASIC USED WITH STOPPERS AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN REAR WOMEN AND UNISEX STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILUDP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN ALL AREAS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN REAR STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 16, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2021	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc — questions

Did Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc at 3141 W 26th St was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Comales #1 Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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