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Mariscos Luis-Ito

Name: Mariscos Luis-Ito
Address: 4225 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, 60632, US

4225 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 3, 2026

Mariscos Luis-Ito was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 3, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 critical6 general1 paperwork

CriticalFood source

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple shellstock tags from may,june and july 2026 with no date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instructed the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
CriticalFood temperature

Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 45.5-64.8f. Observed cold tcs foods, fish(46.0-64.8f), sliced tomatoes(55.4f), shredded lettuce(48.1f), cole slaw(49.8f), shrimp and octopus(46.2-49.6f), shrimp(56.2f), bacon and shrimp(45.5-55.8f), bacon(53.4f), shredded cheese(46.0f), scallops(48.9f),shredded lettuce(47.0f), jello containing milk(46.0f) and flan(46.2f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $1000 weighing 61lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
CriticalFood handling

No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw or contain raw ingredients. Corrected on site disclosure added to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are raw or contain raw ingredients. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

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 cold holding unit across from cookline at improper ambient temperature of 47.7f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site observed cold holding unit across from cookline repaired before conclusion of inspection and at proper ambient temperature of 39.7f after repair. 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 fish thawing in bucket of standing water under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw tcs foods completely submerged under running water or refrigeration that maintains food at 41f or less or as part of cooking process.

Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
GeneralPests

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

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of front entrance, eastside exit and rear exit(near walk in cooler) doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
GeneralFood handling

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink in prep area.observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink in bar. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in prep area to prevent contamination of equipment on prep table to the left of handwashing sink. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in bar to prevent contamination of equipment on right drainboard.

Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on doors and drawer of cold holding unit across from cookline. Observed damaged gaskets on both doors and top drawer of cold holding unit across from cookline. Instructed to replace all damaged gaskets on cold holding unit across from cookline and maintain.

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: Observed boxes stored on floor in two outdoor dry storage units. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

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: Observed women's washroom door to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on women's washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
PaperworkManagement & training

Required allergen training was missing.

Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for two employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen awareness training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

Aug 18, 2025 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
  
  Inspector’s note: Top cover of prep line cooler removed and all food uncovered. Instd to properly cover and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 15)
  Food separated and protected
- CriticalFood handling
  
  Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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
  
  Official wording (code 15)
  Food separated and protected
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: All cutting boards heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards
  
  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: Air conditioner ventilation system above 3-compartment sink leaking. Instd to repair, or properly wrap to prevent leaking and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Sep 25, 2024 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
  
  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 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.
  
  Official wording (code 22)
  Proper cold holding temperatures
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing wall tiles in rear prep area near utility panel. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Sep 18, 2023 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 35)
  Approved thawing methods used
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
  
  Official wording (code 41)
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- GeneralFood handling
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed bowl used for dispensing ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to provide long handle utensils and store handle above ice to prevent contamination.
  
  Official wording (code 43)
  In-use utensils: properly stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed opening along baseboards in southwest corner of wait station, missing outlet cover in dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Sep 11, 2023 Fail

Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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
  
  Official wording (code 22)
  Proper cold holding temperatures
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: Obsrved no disclosure for consumer advsiory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advsiory. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 35)
  Approved thawing methods used
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
  
  Official wording (code 41)
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- GeneralFood handling
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 43)
  In-use utensils: properly stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed opening along baseboards in southwest corner of wait station, missing outlet cover in dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Dec 5, 2022 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
10 general1 paperwork Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
  
  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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
  
  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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
  
  Official wording (code 53)
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR REAR REACH IN COOLER,FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Nov 28, 2022 Fail

Canvass · Fail
2 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up items for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalFood source
  
  Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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)
  
  Official wording (code 14)
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables.
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair worn and discolored cutting board on topside of prep cooler.
  
  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: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.
  
  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: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in reach in freezer must provide food grade bags .
  
  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 debris build up from fryer cabinet,grill table, prep tables.
  
  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 faucet at mopsink.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must replace missing lid on garbage can in women's toilet room.
  
  Official wording (code 53)
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall tiles near rear reach in cooler,floor tiles in women's toilet room.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in prep and storage areas.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filter and hood of cooking equipment.
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- GeneralRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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)
  
  Official wording (code 60)
  Previous core violation corrected
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed some missing food handlers certificates for employees must provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
Jun 2, 2021 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical4 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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
  
  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: 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
  
  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 handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide 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
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Paper towel dispenser/handwash device located above 3-compartment sink with handwash sign. Instd to remove from 3-compartment sink
  
  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: 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
  
  Official wording (code 14)
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers in storage room not labeled. Instd to label with common name
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: 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
  
  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: Plastic lining on interior doors of prep cooler. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Sep 4, 2019 Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: 6-301.14: missing handwash signage at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: 4-501.12: all cutting boards stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Aug 27, 2019 Fail

Canvass · Fail
4 critical3 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing effective disinfectant against nororovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  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: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  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: See 60.
  
  Official wording (code 14)
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory without disclosure and reminder (raw oysters, ceviche). Instd to provide consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and prep table. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  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: All cutting boards stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 60)
  Previous core violation corrected
Sep 19, 2018 Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).
  
  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: 2-501.11 no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalFood source
  
  Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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
  
  Official wording (code 14)
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 23)
  Proper date marking and disposition
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 no food disclosure or reminder for required menu items. Instd to provide and maintain on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and provide verification for all city of chicago certified managers.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Sep 10, 2018 Fail

Canvass · Fail
7 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).
  
  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: 2-501.11 no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalFood source
  
  Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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
  
  Official wording (code 14)
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  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: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 23)
  Proper date marking and disposition
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: No food disclosure or reminder for required menu items. Instd to provide and maintain on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  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: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 33)
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- GeneralPests
  
  Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
  
  Inspector’s note: 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.
  
  Official wording (code 38)
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) wiping cloths improperly stored inbetween uses. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.
  
  Official wording (code 41)
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and provide verification for all city of chicago certified managers.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Sep 7, 2017 Pass

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