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Mariscos Las Islitas

March 8, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1989850 ON 2/28/17 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
Potentially Hazardous Food Properly Thawed

Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH SITTING IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND A SIDE OF FROZEN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BY RUNNING COLD WATER BELOW 70F OR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
code 17
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
* Inspection Report Summary Displayed And Visible To All Customers

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/28/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
code 28
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. • REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 28, 2017: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred.

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