JUN 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARISCOS EL OCEANO.
BEAT. 18/100
5960 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
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
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RETRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
MAY 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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.
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 62024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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 62023FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 312022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MAR 252022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
7-209.11: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
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 182022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
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 132021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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