NOV 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MARISCOS LA PLAYA INC.
BEAT. 33/100
2880 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OYSTERS AT 50.5F, 3LBS OF FISH AT 50.2F, AND 3LBS OF CRAB LEGS AT 50.6F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 9LBS AT $120. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA LIGHTS, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 142023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND THROUGHLY CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FACILITY; INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ON FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVING, ALONG WALL NEAR RESTROOMS, BEHIND AND ALONG SIDES OF FISH TANK, IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO REFRIDGERATOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 42022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE BROKEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM, UTILITY CLOSET, INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND BEHIND FRYER, UNDER STOVE, INSIDE PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REQUEST PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS UNDER GRILL ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL DESCRIBING VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR EMPLOYEES REGARDING COVID-19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD REGARDING VACCINATION PROTOCOL FOR COVID-19 DINE IN PATRONS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR REVIEW.
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MAR 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402-12(B) NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS FROM WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TP RECORD SAME ON THE TAG. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
NOV 232020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS (DISPOSABLE APRON, GLOVES, MASK, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF ANIMAL BASED FOODS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED .MUST PROVIDE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE, ETC. NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE STOVE AND FLATTOP WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW FOR SERVICING.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF TCS FOODS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED .MUST PROVIDE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST SEAL GAPS IN WOOD WALL PANELING AND ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
SEP 212018FAILED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF TCS FOODS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED .MUST PROVIDE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE
5-103.12 MUST INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE FOR THE USE OF COOLING MEDIUM MADE FROM DRINKING WATER.WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER.(PRIORITY-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND HAVE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE,(PRIORITY-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WHEN INSTALLED THAT CAN BE SEEN AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST SEAL GAPS IN WOOD WALL PANELING AND ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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