MARISCOS EL ABUELO Y YO SEAFOOD.
3752 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
10 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 212025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONDIMENT CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLYDIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S) AND ON PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS WITH A BUILDUP AOF DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER DOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLER 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER DOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLER 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED LID ON THE DELI COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR DINING AREA FURNACE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT PREP STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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OCT 62022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE OF IN MEN'S REAR RESTROOM AND LOW PRESSURE OF HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND LEAK AT PIPE IN MEN'S FRONT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN'S REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGN AND MAINTAIN
3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/20/19 REPORT 2293932 NOT CORRECTED. 58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRANING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, SLICED ORANGES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT THE CORNER OF THE BACK DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE TUBS STORED UPRIGHT ON THE SHELF IN THE BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED WOODEN PANELING ALONG THE FRONT KITCHEN COUNTER AND ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT KITCHEN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD REAR STORAGE CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JAN 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED WITH 2 CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS THAT WERE BEING STORED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL SOLD, AND THEN KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AFTER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF OYSTERS WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2).
REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS, ETC FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JAN 82015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BOTH OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS, ETC FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
FEB 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK AND RELOCATE THE KNIFE RACK WHICH IS CURRENTLY STORED ABOVE THE MOP SINK. SEAL OR PAINT RAW FOOD SHELF TO MAKE IT AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR LEVER UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
PROVIDE HANDLED SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MAR 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND REMOVE RUST FROM COVER OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
OCT 112012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FRYER AND THE CABINET UNDERNEATH AND THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS. LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER.
JUL 52011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED/CLEANED UNIT. PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER BY END OF INSPECTION (120F).
3-COMPARTMENT STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RAW WOOD AND SHELF LINING. REMOVE LINING AND PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH SHELF LING AND RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VARIOUS RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT ON FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SEAL SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
SEP 162010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ICE PLACED IN CHEST FREEZER EXPOSED NEED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR,WALL & WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR REAR PREP HAND SINK,SIDE DOOR DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
SEP 92010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH,DEBRI LID NOT TIGHT FITTING,FOUL ODOR COMING FROM CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TRASH REMOVED,LIDS TIGHT FITTING ON OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,TRASH AND DEBRI SHOULD NOT BE STORED INSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ICE PLACED IN CHEST FREEZER EXPOSED NEED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR,WALL & WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR REAR PREP HAND SINK,SIDE DOOR DOOR SWEEP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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