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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

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202584

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: FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE BAR AREA DRINK MACHINE AND NOZZLES AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND LEGS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM BASEMENT BATHROOM VENT FAN. FOUND EXHAUST FAN LOWERS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM IT HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON IT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SOME ARE DUSTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BARS PREP AREA SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR COOKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598571

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS BEANS, RICE ECT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SOME ARE DUSTY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549264

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 73.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $150.00 VALUE.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER ON WALL IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHTLY FITTING TO WALL. VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363283

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FRESH OYSTERS AT 69.9 F-75.1 F PLATED IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE ,CEVICHE 47.9 F-48.5 F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 10 LBS $30.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE A CUTTING BOARD AND 3 CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE SITTING ON TOP OF HAND SINK & NO PAPER TOWEL AT SAME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,UPRIGHT COOLER ON 1ST FL.,MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID,MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DEEP FRYERS,OVER HEAD RACKS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,GLASS COOLER IN BAR AREA,VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP & BAR AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,OVER 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FL.DAMAGED WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT,CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER PREP TABLES,DAMAGED WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN 1ST FL. PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINES OF EQUIPMENT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & PROBE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA ELEVATE ARTICLES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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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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