Chicago
69
YOUR CALL

Mariscos El Puerto

5004-5010 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
69/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-02
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
69/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-02)
Failed 1 inspection (2026)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-02-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH OUTER GLASS ENTRANCE DOORS ON TO PARKING LOT ON ARCHER/KOMENSKY SIDE OF FACILITY AND REAR EXIT DOOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN STAGING AREA OUTSIDE OF DRESSING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED DOORS OF NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND NORTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER AND NORTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT WASHROOM DOORS SHALL BE TIGHT...

2026-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-52.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(50.5-52.0F), FISH(48.0-50.0F) AND BEEF(46.2-47.5F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBS...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH GRILL AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH OUTER GLASS ENTRANCE DOORS ON TO PARKING LOT ON ARCHER/KOMENSKY SIDE OF FACILITY AND REAR EXIT DOOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN ICE BIN IN BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE FROM EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATIONIN IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR, OBSERVED PANS STORED ON FLOOR IN STATGING AREA OUTSIDE OF DRESSING ROOM AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITE...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DOORS OF NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM AND NORTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER AND NORTHSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT WASHROOM DOORS SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING A...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN NORTHSIDE(HALLWAY) WOMEN'S, NORTHSIDE ALL GENDER AND ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

2025-01-07 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ALONG BOTTOM OF WALL IN DISH AREA WITH HOLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN EQUIPMENT IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL/STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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