OCT 22
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARISCOS LA GRULLA.
EAT. 80/100
3325 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 132024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 22023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SOME COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED USE OF MILK CRATE FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 282022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL NUMBER OF ITEMS (BLACK CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 82020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY HYGIENE NEEDS, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A LIGHT BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE PAN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, CHOPPED TOMATOES, SHRIMP) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU AS TO RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHAIRS, TABLES, ETC. STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 272018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN MAIN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
JUN 202018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN TURNING ON FAUCET.HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK.ALSO,HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA HAD 3- BUCKETS ON TOP OF HAND SINK AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE.HOT WATER IS NOW TURNED ON ,HAND DRYONG DEVICE PROVIDED AND SINK ACCESSIBLE.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE AND FRONT OUTTER ENTRY DOOR .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN MAIN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
NOV 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT CEVICHE STATION, BEHIND HOST STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN PREP AREA UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL
OCT 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45F TO 50F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD/S, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45F TO 50F, IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. -45F, SHRIMP AND FISH CEVICHE, 3LBS, AT $30.00 -47F, WHOLE TILAPIA, 12LBS, AT $20.00 -48F, CRAB SALAD, 10LBS, AT $65.00 -48F, SHREDDED CHEESE, 4LBS, AT $10 -50F, COOKED SHRIMP, 3LBS, AT $30.00 -50F, RAW SHRIMP, 8LBS, AT $15.00 -50F, SEAFOOD SALAD, 4LBS, $50.00 -50F, RAW OYSTERS, 8LBS, AT $80.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 52 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $300.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
-OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT CEVICHE STATION, BEHIND HOST STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN PREP AREA UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
JUL 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WOMENS WASHROOM
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