Mariscos El Malecon #2

March 3, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE ANY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
code 16
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS.THE REMINDER IS WRITTEN ON BACK OF MENU HOWEVER THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW, UNDERCOOKED ARE NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN PREP AREA WITH NO SECONDARY LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH SECONDARY LABELS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SEPARATION FROM BEVERAGE DISPENSER, UTENSILS, SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND GLASSWARE FROM CONSUMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATION TO PREVENT EXPOSURE OF ITEMS ON DISPLAY TO CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL THE FLOOR GAPS/ INSTALL GROUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING LIGHT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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