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MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS

2446 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626717

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

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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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607181

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605642

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605192

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD USE OF THE ICE MACHINE, ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582060

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581625

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CEVICHE (53.3F) AND RAW SHRIMP (48.9F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMAELY 20 LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2534865 ON 10-18-21:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.58-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534865

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534561

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC, SUCH AS SEA FOODS INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL WHILE THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE DRY STORAGE CANTAINER AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILL AND/OR GREASE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456395

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE IS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2454090

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE IS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280169

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC DRINKING CUPS(8) AT BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED (9) SMAL BOWLS WITH OUT WORDS ON THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TMANAGER TO REMOVE. NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CUPS, AND BOWLS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2243879 DATE 12/27/2018. #58, ALSO FROM REPORT #2279673 DATE 3/19/2019 #58. NO IDPH FOOD ALERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 REPEAT.

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280064

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES(ONLY ZEROX VOID COPIES) WHEN PREMISES IS COOKING FISH, AND SERVING RAW OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-37-012, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROM FRONT HANDSINK AT 50*F WATER, AND IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 91.7*F, AND 115.3*F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100*F, IN THE MIXING VALUE OR COMBINATION FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC DRINKING CUPS(8) AT BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED (9) SMALL BOWLS WITH OUT THE WORDS ON THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CUPS, AND BOWLS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60 REPEAT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT# 2243879 12/27/2018. #58 PA 100-0367 NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

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  • UNICO LATIN FUSION2435 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • IL VICINATO2435 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LA PULQUERIA2501 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • LA PULQUERIA2501 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Pass with ConditionsInspected
  • LA PULQUERIA2501 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60608Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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