Mariscos El Puerto

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 31, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Dec 30, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 3, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Apr 23, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jun 8, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. May 24, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine not properly sanitizing. Sanitizer (chlorine) at 0 ppm. Instructed on proper sanitizing rinse for all multiuse utensils. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Dish machine tagged held for inspecion. Priority violation #7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.16- no prep/dump sink in bar area. Instd to provide same with hot/cold running under city plumbing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. May 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mouse droppings on side of cooler at first floor prep area. Observed over 10 rat droppings on the floor inside dumb waiter shaft and in the basement rear storage room. Observed over 20 live small flies in basement on onions and on walls at upstairs bar area. Management instructed to clean/sanitize and remove all rodent droppings, and flies, from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. "

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Window with large openings in screen in main prep area, and missing seal around window air conditioner, open to outside air. Instd to provide proper seal around air conditioner and proper mesh screen to protect outer openings.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No prep/dump sink in bar area. Instd to provide same with hot/cold running under city plumbing and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Strong, pungent odor in basement through out. Instd to eliminate odor, clean and sanitize through out

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Sep 20, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER,WORN GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK & UNDERSIDE GASKET OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,CEILING TILES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN 1 ST FL.PREP AREAS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 13, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain. Manager arrived on site during inspection.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in front prep area,bar area,basement prep area.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 1st fl. Hand washing sink in women's toilet room. Must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written last date used or sold on oysters 90-day shellfish tags.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside of front prep area 2 & 3 door prep coolers.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live roaches crawling on undersides of small and large prep table legs in rear prep area,eating on food on landing leading to basement ,as well as appx. 25 or more live small flies on walls and ceiling in bar area,hallway leading to toilet rooms and in basement .recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/13/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink in basement.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed store plastic wear handles upright .must store properly.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on basement chest freezer,worn gasket on rear 3- door glass sliding cooler,worn cutting boards in front prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of all prep coolers,reach in coolers & freezers,fryer cabinets, grill tables,eye stoves,pipes of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink & underside gasket of far right compartment at 3- compartment sink in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal all holes and openings around pipes,ceiling tiles and wires leading into walls and ceilings.must repair or replace missing wall tile behind cooking equipment in front prep area,stained ceiling tiles where needed,damaged flooring in 1 st fl.prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dead insects from floor throughout.must remove excessive water on floors in basement and 1st fl. Rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on hood and filters at cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and damaged light shields in front prep area, basement walk in cooler & prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (oysters, rice, octopus,etc)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 2:35 p.m.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for all food managers must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Aug 25, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: provide splashguard between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink in basement.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instd to seal/paint same so as to be non porous easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: cracked and missing wall and floor tiles in front prep area at cooking line. Instd to repair and maintain so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: basement floor not clean or dry. Instd to maintain floor clean and dry at all times

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Aug 18, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in front prep area unable to drain, clogged. Instd to repair and able to drain properly. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision (ie paper towels) at any handwash sinks through out facility (exposed handwash sinks and in toilet rooms). Instd to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature warewashing machine unable to sanitize, 0 ppm of chlorine when testd. (not in use at time of inspection). Machine tagged and held for inspection at this time until repaired and reinspected. Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide splashguard between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink in basement.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instd to seal/paint same so as to be non porous easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked and missing wall and floor tiles in front prep area at cooking line. Instd to repair and maintain so as to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean or dry. Instd to maintain floor clean and dry at all times

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Sep 11, 2020 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Sep 9, 2020 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b3) enforcement by the regulatory authority (non compliance): previous priority foundation not corrected from 9/1/20 report 2386701 not corrected; over 40 live flies noted on walls and flying in front beverage/prep area. Over 40 rat droppings scattered on floor in basement storage area and in cabinet under unused aquarium. Instd to eliminate all pests/pest activity, and clean and sanitize all areas. No pest control logbook or proof of service on site. Instd to provide and have available and on site at all times. Citation issued priority 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 : cutting board at prep line with black, deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times. 4-501.11 missing fan covers in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: missing cover for trash receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: excessive clutter in basement storage area. Instd to remove clutter and organize area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11: missing shields on lights in basement prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

14. Sep 1, 2020 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    5 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at any handwash sinks in prep areas. Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloths in basin of handwash sink at front prep/bar area. Box of shrimp on top of basin of handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to maintain handash sinks accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See above for citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Large container of raw oysters without shellfish tag attached or on site. Tag must remain attached to container until container empty, or use an approved record keeping system to preserve source identification, and to ensure shellstock is not commingled. Untagged oysters discarded and denatured at this time, approx 20lbs, $150 value. Also, no shellfish tags maintained on site for 90 calender days. Instd to maintain tags on site in chronological order for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag (the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag). Citation issued 7-38-005. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Raw eggs stored directly on top of ready to eat salsas in refrigeration unit. Also observed raw uncovered shrimp and scallops stored uncovered and touching ready to eat cooked shrimp and crabmeat at prep cooler condiment station. Instd to store raw foods separately and properly protected from ready yo eat foods. Approx 10lbs $50 value discarded. Citation issued priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive black mold like substance noted on interior panel of ice machine and ice that is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of all ice, disconnect unit and clean and sanitize completely. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 20 live flies noted on walls and flying in front beverage/prep area. 3 dead roaches on wall in rear prep area. Over 20 rat droppings scattered on floor in basement storage area. Instd to eliminate all pests/pest activity, and clean and sanitize all areas. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: No pest control logbook or proof of service on site. Instd to provide and have available and on site at all times. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in santizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line with black, deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing fan covers in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in womens toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter in basement storage area. Instd to remove clutter and organize area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing shields on lights in basement prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

15. Jun 14, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage at hand or washbowl sinks. Must provide hand washing signage at all hand washing and washbowl sinks. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures: in the 1 door glass cooler in kitchen found shrimp @ 49.3f- 51.2f; in the prep cooler in front/bar prep found ceviche @ 47.5f; and in basement prep area and walk in cooler found uncooked fish @ 47.1f-57.9f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held at 41f or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 45lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Estimated value of $600. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed consumer advisory not correctly noted on menus. Must provide consumer advisory disclosure statement, and reminders (*) next to each item on menu it applies to on menu. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 (glass) door cooler in kitchen unable to maintain proper temperature. Ambient air temperature @ 58.5f. Instructed to keep all refrigeration @ 41f or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper method for thawing in basement prep. Observed uncooked fish laying inside bus pans on counters. Instructed must use approved thawing method such as under running water, inside coolers, or in a microwave (when used as part of a continuous cooking process). Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk containers without labels throughout facility. Must label all bulk containers (rice, flour, etc.) with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in ladies restroom on wall. Must seal or paint all raw wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintains same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation inside lower interiors of fryers. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink and brown, slimy mold like substances inside upper and lower interior of ice machine in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet and missing hot water handle of 3 compartment sink in basement. Observed leak at cold water faucet of hand sink in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage items stored in employee restroom. Must relocate this items to dry storage area. Employee restroom has excessive clutter. Must be cleaned and organized. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same. Observed dish machine covered in black garbage bag in front dining room (not in use). Must remove any unnecessary equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in the ladies restroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grease on filters inside ventilation hood over cooking line in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed not all food handlers have proof of food handlers training. Must provide proof of training for all employees who handle food.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

16. Apr 11, 2017 Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device for water hose connection. Use of water hose prohibited in the absence of an air gap.(photo given).