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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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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No Entry
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975363
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THE BAR. WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING THE FAUCET FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 100 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND DO NOT SERVE ICE TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS SANITIED AND RODENT FREE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE BOXES AND 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS UPON REQUEST. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734250 DATED ON 3/16/16. 32-OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. 45-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BACKSPLASH IN POOR REPAIR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971204
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THE BAR. WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING THE FAUCET FALLS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 100 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINE AND DO NOT SERVE ICE TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS SANITIED AND RODENT FREE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DRY STORAGE BOXES AND 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS UPON REQUEST. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF SAID GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. RECCOMMENDED ADDING ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TO COVER BUSINESS HOURS. MANAGER ARRIVED 2 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734250 DATED ON 3/16/16. 32-OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. 45-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BACKSPLASH IN POOR REPAIR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734250
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AN MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR ON BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632911
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632594 DATED ON MARCH 3, 2016. 22 - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER REINSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AN MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR ON BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632594
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SEAFOOD, BEEF, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMP DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588984 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, BEEF) IN BINS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AN MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS ONTO DOOR ON THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, STOVES, GRILL TOP, AND INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE BY THE MOP SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A LOOSE HANDLE ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR ON BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS OF SOUP AND BOXES/CRATES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588984
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588618
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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 COOKED BEANS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN PIPES ABOVE KNIFE RACK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BROOM IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559914 ON 7-6-15. 32-SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. 35-CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WAIT STATION. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN WATER HEATER AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559914
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, APPLIANCES UNDER PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER EQUIPMENT(DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP,FOOD DEBRIS).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL CEILING FANS AND WASHROOM VENT COVERS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL WAITSTAFF, COOKS, DISHWASHERS, ETC.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559675
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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 COOKED BEANS 112.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOES, ONION, CUCUMBERS, SHRIMP WITH BARE HANDS, PLACING ITEMS IN GLASS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559405 ON 6-22-15: #18- OBSERVED 23 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL UNDER LARGE TRAYS, FIVE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND WIRING, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR STEAM TABLE, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA, 14 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND SOILED LINENS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED RICE 170.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: 6/22/15 INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE GASKETS ON REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, APPLIANCES UNDER PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER EQUIPMENT(DUST BUILDUP, GREASE BUILDUP,FOOD DEBRIS).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. DETAIL, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ROACHES, ETC). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL CEILING FANS AND WASHROOM VENT COVER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. GAS BURNER NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE LITTER FROM OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AND PROPERTY. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559405
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE KNIFE RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (COOKED RICE 165.4F, BEANS, SEAFOOD, SOUP, ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE FROM ICE MACHINE(CURRENTLY DRAINING ON FLOOR). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE STYROFOAM CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS, RICE, ETC. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BARE AREA TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493371
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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 TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CEVICHE,DICED TOMATOES & ONIONS,RICE,SOUPS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (RICE,SOUP,RAW BEEF,SHRIMP,CEVICHE,DICED TOMATOES & ONIONS ETC.)INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (52.7F-54.4F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROX: 41 #'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS, PASTAS, FISH,RICE AND BEANS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/24/14 NOT POSTED,NOT VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,COOKING STOVE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR THE DISHWASHER AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTNING.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434237
Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS · 2446 S WESTERN AVE
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 BAG OF BREADED CHICKEN AT 58.2F AND BAG OF BREADED MOZZARRELLA STICKS AT 60.2F IN UNPLUGGED/NON-WORKING COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS. COOKED REFRIED BEANS ON STEAM TABLE AT 100.9F. ALL SAID PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED CONTAINER OF GREEN ONIONS UNCOVERED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER STORED UNDER CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS AND WITH VISIBLE RAW BLOOD JUICE ON ONIONS AND ONION CONTAINER. ONIONS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5 LBS. 10 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, BEANS) BEING PREPARED/SERVCED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER (NON-WORKING PREP COOLER FROM PREP AREA).
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED FOR ICE AND DRY STORAGE PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS. WATER CUPS (PLASTIC NOR STYROFOAM) OR BOWLS CAN NOT BE USED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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