MARISCOS EL OCEANO.

Chicago Health Dept

5960 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RETRAINT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING FOIL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAY 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER TO WHICH CERTIFICATE BELONGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MAY 6

2024

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS, LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB AT A VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MAY 8

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT COVERED, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER, INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(61.2F) AND HAND WASHING SINK(63.2F) IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 6

2023

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHIING SINK FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: NO HOT RUNNING WATER FOR SERVICE SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE

MAR 25

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-209.11: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: NO HOT RUNNING WATER FOR SERVICE SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/17/22 REPORT 2553113 25 3-603.11: (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, OYSTERS, CEVICHE, SHRIMP) CAN BE ORDERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAR 18

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, OYSTERS, CEVICHE, SHRIMP) CAN BE ORDERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/13/21 REPORT 2524016 NOT CORRECTED: 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-203.13: **C** Service Sink NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

AUG 13

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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