Las Islas Marias

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk-in coolers, and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been removed from its original packaging.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the warewashing area. 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at four-compartment sink in drink prep area, and three-compartment sink in rear warewashing area. Instructed to repair leaking faucets.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food items being stroed on floor underneath storage shelves in the walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person n charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on the doors of the 3-door reach in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drains underneath three compartment sinks at the front bar and in rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floor drains and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No thermometer observed inside of the salsa prep cooler located between the bar and service station. Management instructed to provide thermometers inside of all coolers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the sides of the broiler, and food debris on the prep tables and stainless steel storage shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to store ice scoop in a clean and sanitized container to prevent potential contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING , PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED,NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in both toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/spills on floor throughout rear preparation area.--- also observed accumulated grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food storage containers throughout kitchen prep area not identified with common name on label. Instructed person in charge to label all food storage containers with common name of product.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling and hanging gasket on prep cooler door, and 2-door sliding cooler door. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish in sink improperly thawing at room temperature. Instructed person in charge to properly thaw in cooler or under running cold water.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food storage containers throughout kitchen prep area not identified with common name on label. Instructed person in charge to label all food storage containers with common name of product.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth laying on cutting board between use. Instructed person in charge that wiping cloths must be stored in sanitation solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between wall and handsink in bar area. Instructed person in charge that utensils not in use must be properly stored in sanitary manner.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single use plastic silverware in customer frequented area. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain in controlled area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed microwave in bar area and kitchen area with build up of debris. Instructed person in charge to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling and hanging gasket on prep cooler door, and 2-door sliding cooler door. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe under 2-compartment sink leaking, observed duct tape placed on leaking areas. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain pipe with proper materials.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive boxes and containers on floor throughout kitchen. Instructed person in charge to elevate, detail clean and organize, and remove all unnecessary articles from kitchen area for the prevention of pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations from report #2510519 dated may 28, 2021:#47 observed deep grooves and extremely discolored cutting board at prep cooler.instructed to replace and maintain.#47 observed dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55 observed grease and food particle build up under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink and behind hot holding unit. #56 observed one burned out lightbulb under hood in prep area. Must replace and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and extremely discolored cutting board at prep cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from utility sink backflow device. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food particle build up under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink and behind hot holding unit.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out lightbulb under hood in prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed imporper air temperature of 64.4f in prep cooler. Instructed manager to fix and maintain. Cooler has been tagged for reinspection. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient air temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and extremely discolored cutting board at prep cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and accumulated grease inside grilling unit at prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from utility sink backflow device. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sink in prep area. Must fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food particle build up under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink and behind hot holding unit. Observed food residue inside floor drain near hold holding unit. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out lightbulb under hood in prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed imporper air temperature of 64.4f in prep cooler. Instructed manager to fix and maintain. Cooler has been tagged for reinspection. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient air temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site. Instructed manager to provide food thermometer to accurately measure food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees in kitchen prep area without hair restraints. Instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and extremely discolored cutting board at prep cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and accumulated grease inside grilling unit at prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from utility sink backflow device. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sink in prep area. Must fix and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food particle build up under cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink and behind hot holding unit. Observed food residue inside floor drain near hold holding unit. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burned out lightbulb under hood in prep area. Must replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected: #37 all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name(sugar,salt).must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name(sugar,salt).must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep area, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore watches and bracelets on hands while working with food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean interior of refrigeration sliding door unit

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace black slimy caulking on kitchen 3 compartment sink

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, cooked rice, soup, re fried beans, fish etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drain with excessive slimy accumulation underneath dish machine and floors under and around hot water tank in rear area

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Wall next to exit door (by washrooms) in poor repair. Instructed to fix, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with incomplete proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found rear bottom exit door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap/opening. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said door. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves with black mold-like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and floors with dried food debris inside rear dry food storage room.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with incomplete proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Previous summary report from report #1989978 dated 3/2/17 not posted in plain view for the customer. Serious violation 7-42-010(b). Issued new summary report to post.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must provide label(name of the product) and date on all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the 3 door reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found grocery bags being used to store frozen foods. Instructed to replace with food grade storage bag.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean hood of the dish machine with dust accumulated and maintain. Clean ,remove dust build-up on the ceiling vent cover of both washrooms

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation on women's washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep tables, cooler, chopping board,dining tables, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No pest control log book available at this time. Must provide pest control log book with idph license number under certified pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must provide label and date on all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the 3 door reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the drain board of 3 compt sink for clean utensils behind the bar. Re caulk along the splash guard of the dish machine and the 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance. Found grocery bags being used to store frozen foods. Instructed to replace with food grade storage bag.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean hood of the dish machine with dust accumulated and maintain. Clean ,remove dust build-up on the ceiling vent cover of both washrooms and maintain. Seal gap/hole around the pipe thru out the prep/kitchen and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation on women's washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep tables, cooler, chopping board,dining tables, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution. Ice scoop must be stored on separate container to prevent possible contamination.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection # 1584141 conducted on 11/9/15.serious violation. Citation issued 7-42-090. #30 all bulk food containers must be labeled. #33 interior ice machine found dirty. (small amount of orange mold found on interior.) #34 excessive ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Must clean all and maintain. #41 employees personal belongings must not be stored on or at food storage or clean linen storage. #45 no food handler certificates for employees. Must provide food handler certificates for all required employees.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in women's restroom not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops in ice bin, and utensils inside items in reach in cold hold unit. Instructed to store all utensils in a seperate, clean container.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in the walk-in freezer. Must use food grade bags or washable containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine found dirty. Dirty electrcal can opener. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Dirty floor drain between kitchen three compartment and one compartment sinks. Floor of walk-in cooler dirty with excessive food spillage and debris.excessive ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Must clean all and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings must not be stored on or at food storage or clean linen storage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates for employees. Must provide food handler certificates for all required employees.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: No pest control log book or required documentation. Must have a licensed pest control co. Service establishment and provide all required documentation. Serious violation 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises. Must provide a city of chicago sanitation certificate or receipt of registration for class. Serious violation 7-38-012a.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards between the bar exposed hand sink and four compartment dish sink. Also the kitchen exposed and one compartment prep sinks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Pooling water on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Must remove and maintain dry.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Broken and missing wall tiles and caulking at the mop sink and wall next to the tall, three door reach-in cooler. Must replace/repair all.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install a grease trap at the bar four compartment food utensil dish sink. Leak from dish machine onto the floor and leak under the three compartment sink. Must repair all.