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Mariscos El Kora

September 2, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: 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
code 14Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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.
code 16
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 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. • 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. • 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.
code 39
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENTS OF LEFT AND MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. • 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. • 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.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BULDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA(NEAR WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 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. • 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.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 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.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 21, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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