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LAS ISLAS MARIAS

5401 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAS ISLAS MARIAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621260

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: BOWLS FULLY SUBMERGED IN FOOD CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MISSING COVING FOR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING FOR WALL/FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING ROOM. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229895

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11(A) NO HANDSINK NOTED IN IMMEDIATE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATIN THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229520

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11(A) NO HANDSINK NOTED IN IMMEDIATE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATIN THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12(C) DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON BASEMENT WALLS, CEILING AND CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINAIN FREE OF LEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098794

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1ST. FLOOR 8 BURNER STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081728

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK PINK, AND YELLOW COLOR SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.THE FOOD(ICE IS NOT PROTECTED), INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR 8 BURNER STOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIR OVER PREP TABLE, AND OVER BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH TOWEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NOZZLE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978803

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE DAMAGED LID FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE DAMAGED PLASTER WALL AND BROKEN WALL TILES BEHIND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965250

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO COVER EMPANADAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND UTENSILS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953248

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FISH AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 46.7F, MILK AT 44.5F, EGGS AT 45.4F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE USE PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORKS BEHIND THE COUNTER MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE BREAD AND SHRIMP IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO COVER EMPANADAS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND UTENSILS. THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTED. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTED SURFACES OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596237

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1596226

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE PRIOR TO USING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN POOR REPAIR INBETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547397

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INTSD TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPEMENT, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND BASINS OF SINKS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR SAME. CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA THAT IS INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490532

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM WALL VENT IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP/DISH AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR NOT CLEAN/GREASY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.(DRY MOP), ALSO 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA REMOVE STANDING WATER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT CEILING, AND 1ST FLOOR CEILING ABOVE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-PAINT.ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360291

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ISLAS MARIAS · 5401 S PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, EATING CHICKEN & RICE, AND DRINKING BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLERS PLATES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON TABLE. MGR STATES EMPLOYEES EAT IN PREP AREA WHEN BUSY. INSTD MGR EATING OR DRINKING IN PREP AREAS NOT ALLOWED AND MUST EAT/DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA NOT USED FOR PREPPING/OR WASHING OF UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A (CRITICAL)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: READY TO EAT GELATINS IN CASE NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. PLATES ON DINING TABLES AND EATING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP AND PLACE PLATE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. CRACKED/CHIPPED PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER GRILL, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT INCLUDING DOORS, RUBBER GASKETS, ALL SINKS AND FAUCET HANDLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WOMENS TOILET ROOM CEILING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED AND ALSO STORED IN PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE APPROVED UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE (NOT IN FOOD).

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How results compare in ZIP 60632

292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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