What is Los Comales's health inspection score?

Los Comales has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Comales last inspected?

Los Comales was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Comales have?

Los Comales has 36 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Comales safe to eat at?

Yes, Los Comales has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Los Comales serve?

Los Comales serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Los Comales

Name: Los Comales
Address: 6035 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 86

6035 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago Lawn

Ranked #5 of 10 in Chicago LawnBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-22 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

6035 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

May

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

10 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

Mar 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High6 Med

7 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONTLINE NEAR CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA COOLER (BEEF AND CHICKEN) AND IN HOLD HOLDING (SOUP AND BEANS) UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOR PROPER AIR FLOW

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIO CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN UTILTIY ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR BEVERAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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