MARISCOS LUIS-ITO.
4225 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
TOP COVER OF PREP LINE COOLER REMOVED AND ALL FOOD UNCOVERED. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: UNCOVERED WHOLE RAW FISH STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. BAG OF RAW OYSTERS SITTING ON TOP OF BOX OF AVOCADOS. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
AIR CONDITIONER VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR, OR PROPERLY WRAP TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN
SEP 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF SEAFOOD AND VEGETABLE MIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF SEAFOOD MIXTURE FOR $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HELD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY PANEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED OPEN SLICED OCTOPUS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WAIT STATION, MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 112023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 68.7F ON PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 30LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSSUED
OBSRVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVSIORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVSIORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED OPEN SLICED OCTOPUS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WAIT STATION, MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52022PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR REAR REACH IN COOLER,FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 282022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO RECORD The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR REAR REACH IN COOLER,FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510682 6/2/2021 NOT CORRECTED #10- PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HANDWASH DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDWASH SIGN. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.#37- DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.#39- FOOD BEING STORED IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE IN EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA.#47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SALSAS, USING SMALL CONTAINERS (MILK TYPE CONTAINER) NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, DISPENSER EMPTY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HANDWASH DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDWASH SIGN. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO RECORD The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
FOOD BEING STORED IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE IN EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA.
PLASTIC LINING ON INTERIOR DOORS OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SALSAS, USING SMALL CONTAINERS (MILK TYPE CONTAINER) NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE
SEP 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11: MISSING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-603.11: CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (RAW OYSTERS, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-603.11: CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (RAW OYSTERS, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-501.12: ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (RAW OYSTERS, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/10/18 REPORT 2214109 NOT CORRECTED: 14 3-402.12B -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 - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-402.12B -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
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (CEVICHE, CRAB SALAD, COOKED SHRIMP, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-603.11 NO FOOD DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR REQUIRED MENU ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5-205.15(B) IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
SEP 102018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-402.12B -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
3-501.16 (A- 2) THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: SEAFOOD MIX (SHRIMP, CRAB, OYSTERS) 70.9F, CEVICHE AT 48.1F, CRAB SALAD AT 50.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (CEVICHE, CRAB SALAD, COOKED SHRIMP, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO FOOD DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR REQUIRED MENU ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
4-301.11 COOLER STORING TCS FOODS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES, 5 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES AND 1 BEE ON PREMISES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS/PESTS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
5-205.15(B) IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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