SEP 29
2017
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARISCOS EL PACIFICO.
BEAT. 32/100
3857 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 29, 2017 · passed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 282017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING. THIS IS OCCURRING IN BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. FLOOR DRAIN WASTE WATER WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRI TO THE TOP OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DRAIN FREE AND CLEAR OF GREASE AND FOOD, AND TO HAVE ALL COMPARTMNTS DRAIN WITH OUT BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE AL AREAS.
AUG 212017FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED STANDING BLACK WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER FROM THE HAND SINK AND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT LICENSE PLUMBER TO CORRECT ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP, NO PAPER TOWELS IN LADIES ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND BUG ZAPPER BEING USED IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE FISH IS CLEANED AND PREPARRED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME, CALL PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT WINDOWS AND REAR DOOR OPEN ALLOWING FLIES TO ENTER FACILITY. APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY CALL PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IS OPEN DUE TO OVER FLOWING GARBAGE TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. GARBAGE STACK ON TOP OF SECOND CONTAINER. GARBAGE IS ATTRACTING SEVERAL FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS, COOKED RICE, FISH, SEA FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE THAT A SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE AL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK MUST BE ADDED TO THE PREP SIDE DUE TO REACH IN COOLER BLOCKING WALK WAY TO HANDSINK. REMOVE REACH IN OR ADD ADDITIONAL HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. DEEP CUTS DARK IN COLOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT FRONT PREP 3 COMPCARTMENT SINK, P-TRAP LEAKING AT 2ND REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NEEDED ON 3RD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN FURNANCE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →