Did Taqueria Los Comales #11 pass its last health inspection?

Taqueria Los Comales #11 at 2148 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Sep 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Comales #11?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. I

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 #11

2148 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Sep 30, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 30, 2025

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. Instructed manager to keep cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $100.
#23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No discard date on cooked food in walk-in cooler. found containers of cooked beans, beef and gravy with no dates. food placed in walk-in cooler 4 days ago. Instructed to mark all cooked food with discard date that is held in cooler for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation velation 7-38-005
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using plastic and glass bowl as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proepr scoops.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area. instructed to repair.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 30, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 10, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2019	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 2, 2019	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2017	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2016	Recent Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2011	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2011	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2010	License-Task Force	Fail	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 #11 — questions

Did Taqueria Los Comales #11 pass its last health inspection?: Taqueria Los Comales #11 at 2148 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Sep 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Taqueria Los Comales #11?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. I
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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