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MARISCOS EL KORA

5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MARISCOS EL KORA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642150

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS EL KORA · 5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS IN WALK IN AND WRAPPED PLATES OF FRESH OYSTERS IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS OR ON WRAPPED PLATES. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS AND PLATES OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $102 AND WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE INTERIOR UPPER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS AND TRAYS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENTS OF LEFT AND MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT RIGHT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND OBSERVED LEFT KNOB LEAKING ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BULDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA(NEAR WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER(IN SAME AREA AS WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE WITH TWO BURNERS IN PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989969

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS EL KORA · 5207-5209 S ARCHER 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 CONTAINER OF FRESH MINCED GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F IN COOLER. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS. $10 VALUE.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975930

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS EL KORA · 5207-5209 S ARCHER 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: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. RAW OYSTERS ARE SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961204

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS EL KORA · 5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SPRAY NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FALL BELOW THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A HOOK TO KEEP THE SPRAY NOZZLES ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL OF THE SINKS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960727

Location recorded for this inspection · MARISCOS EL KORA · 5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2488409.

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