SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARISCOS BUCERIS NAYARIT.

BEAT. 43/100

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

Last inspected October 30, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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OUTDATED INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED, 2/17/17.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)

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOREmployee 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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
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.

MINOREmployee 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
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 9
2017
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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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