Mariscos Las Islitas

September 13, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEVICHE (53.3F) AND RAW SHRIMP (48.9F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMAELY 20 LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS
code 35
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DRAWER COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2534865 ON 10-18-21:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE CEILING TILE, MISSING AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.58-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 18, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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