MARISCOS EL MALECON #2.

Chicago Health Dept

3537 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

2 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2022.

Last inspected Mar 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15
2022
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 3
2022
FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE ANY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS.THE REMINDER IS WRITTEN ON BACK OF MENU HOWEVER THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW, UNDERCOOKED ARE NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN PREP AREA WITH NO SECONDARY LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH SECONDARY LABELS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SEPARATION FROM BEVERAGE DISPENSER, UTENSILS, SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND GLASSWARE FROM CONSUMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATION TO PREVENT EXPOSURE OF ITEMS ON DISPLAY TO CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL THE FLOOR GAPS/ INSTALL GROUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING LIGHT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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