Las Islas Marias

September 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) ---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11---OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. ALSO, THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. (***SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111---WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND LIVE COCKROACHES AND LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ON THE PREMISES.ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 100 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BAR AREAS ON WALLS/TELEVISION AREAS AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WALLS AND NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILLS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1 BURNER STOVES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13---OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • 6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AND SERVICE AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/SYSTEMS FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. • 6-303.11---OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13---OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13--- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616307 DATED:04/24/2025 #55---6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 2, 2026: 10 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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