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Mariscos Luis-Ito

August 3, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY,JUNE AND JULY 2026 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-64.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, FISH(46.0-64.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(55.4F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(48.1F), COLE SLAW(49.8F), SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS(46.2-49.6F), SHRIMP(56.2F), BACON AND SHRIMP(45.5-55.8F), BACON(53.4F), SHREDDED CHEESE(46.0F), SCALLOPS(48.9F),SHREDDED LETTUCE(47.0F), JELLO CONTAINING MILK(46.0F) AND FLAN(46.2F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 61LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE RAW OR CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AND AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 39.7F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS FOOD AT 41F OR LESS OR AS PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE, EASTSIDE EXIT AND REAR EXIT(NEAR WALK IN COOLER) DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ON RIGHT DRAINBOARD.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS AND DRAWER OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND TOP DRAWER OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN TWO OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
code 53
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS 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 August 18, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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