What is Los Comales #3's health inspection score?

Los Comales #3 has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Los Comales #3 last inspected?

Los Comales #3 was last inspected on March 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Los Comales #3 have?

Los Comales #3 has 28 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Los Comales #3 safe to eat at?

Los Comales #3 has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Los Comales #3

Name: Los Comales #3
Address: 1544 W 18th ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 81

1544 W 18th ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Pilsen

Ranked #200 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

1544 W 18th ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ITEMS UNDER SEWER PIPES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-202.12(C) OBSERVED TOXIC PESTICIDES (2 CANS OF RAID AND 1 CAN OF INSECT FOG) BEING STORED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER A PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO APPLY PESTICIDES. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PIPES/CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING/JUICING PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL SURFACE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CONCRETE WALL TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NONABSORBENT.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST-FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN, EGGS, RAW BEEF, COOKED BEEF, SOUR CREAM, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CUT TOMATOES, COOKED PORK, HAM, COOKED PEPPERS, COOKED NOPALES, COOKED STEAK, AND TONGUE (LENGUA) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 61F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 10 INSIDE THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-203.12 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY WITH A HOLE IN THE CONCRETE ON TOP OF THE DOOR AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM FAR RIGHT OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE IN THE CONCRETE AND MAKE ENTIRE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED A UNCOVERED SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL) AROUND SAID SEWER PIPES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−7 pts

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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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