JUL 17
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
MARISCOS LA COSTA.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
1132 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Found frozen fish placed in 3-comp sink in standing cold water, instructed to thaw under cold running water during.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Damaged and missing rubber gasket at prep cooler in main prep kitchen instructed to replace.
SEP 102024FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD LIKE GROWTH ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. NO PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS ARE LOCATED ON THE PREMISES IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECENT INSPECTION REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS. APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND APPROX. 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, SAUCE BOTTLES AND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE FROZEN DRINK MACHINE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TI REROUTE THE DRAIN LINE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GRIME ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND OTHER ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS OF SALSA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
show all 12 inspections →
JAN 42021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE SHELVINGS AND ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAKE WALLS IN CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOOR IN FRONT SERVING STATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 27
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INOPERABLE WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GOOD WORKING ONE.
OCT 162019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/11/19 REPORT#2252431,VIOLATIONS #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#37 MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
MAR 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DISCHARGE LINE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RUNNING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT TO A EMPTY CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONDENSER UNIT REPAIRED TO PREVENT DISCHARGE FROM RUNNING INSIDE OF THE COOLER WHERE FOOD ITEMS WILL BE STORED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINKS TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE 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 →