Chicago
18
BEAT

Ostioneria Mar Abierto

3826 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 9 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2011-06-10
Pass Rate
44%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2011-06-10)
Failed 5 inspections (2011, 2011, 2011...)
Pest Activity issues found across 20 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Pest Activity critical 20×
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Sanitation minor 14×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2011-06-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-06-02 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Inspector Comments: Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- nymph and adults on floor behind prep cooler, kitchen counter top, under rear cooking grill, gaskets and sides of prep coolers, in front fish tank cabinet, on wal...

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.

critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTER...

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2011-05-27 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- adults on floor behind prep cooler, inside microwave, under rear cooking grill, gaskets of three prep coolers, in front fish tank filter, on wall in dining room and on cutting board ...

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.

critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIP...

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

2011-05-20 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches (nymph and adult)on floor, inside microwave, exterior of cleaned utensils, side of stove and side of prep coolers, in gaskets and on wall in dining room. Also, observed unapproved met...

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD (INGREDIENT) CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON I...

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ITEMS (COOLER, WOOD) THAT ARE NOW STORED OUTSIDE PREMISES FROM PROPE...

2011-05-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. WE OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOOR OV...

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD FRAMES AROUND WALL FANS IN KITCHEN AND MOP SINK. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ADDITIONAL SEALING/REPAIR NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE DOORS. COMPLETELY SEAL GAPS AROUND FRAMES OF DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

2011-05-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-04-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-03-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP AND STORAGE COOLERS DOORS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, STORAGE UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, CABINETS, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-O...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOO...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-02-03 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.BOTH RESTROOMS MISSING WALL COVING AT BASE OF THE WALL MUST RE-INSTALL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES REAR HALLWAY.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALL WAY GOING TO RESTROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUI...

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