Mariscos Buceris Nayarit

Chicago Health Dept

1738 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2017

Inspection history

OCT 30

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH SMALL-WARES AND BUCKETS PRESENT IN BOTH BASINS, AND NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, PROVIDE HAND SOAP, AND USE SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, SHELLFISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OUTDATED INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED, 2/17/17. LAST INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/4/17. INSTRUCTED THAT CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE VISIBLE AND POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS (RICE) AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD (CEVICHE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN LID WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST BOTTOM THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 4

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS (3) ON PREMISES NOT ACCESSIBLE. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN BASINS OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. ALSO NO SOAP NOTED AT ANY HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK BASINS CLEAR FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS (RICE) AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD (CEVICHE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 17

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 9

2017

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN WAIT STATION TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP COOLER GASKETS, GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

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MAR 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF POOLING WATER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN AND AROUND DEEP FRYERS, ALONG WALL BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING TOILET LID IN MENS WASHROOM.

OCT 2

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE,PREPARED AND SERVED,SUCH AS SEAFOODS(FISH,SHRIMPS AND CLAMS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

JUL 31

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST AND GREASE.

APR 30

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE UP-RIGHT FREEZER IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NO CURRENT RE-ENROLLMENT OF SANITATION CLASS, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED LISTED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 18

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED 4 PROPANE (2 SMALL, 2 LARGE)IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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