Mariscos la Playa

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 13, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs oysters at 50.5f, 3lbs of fish at 50.2f, and 3lbs of crab legs at 50.6f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 9lbs at $120. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front kitchen prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 53.0f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. The prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on light shields in the cooking area lights, ceiling, and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields, and ceiling/wall vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jun 21, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jun 14, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge with verifiable food service manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of pink slime like substance on interior of ice machine (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice and throughly clean interior of ice machine. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

     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: Observed approximately 80 mouse droppings scattered in the following areas in facility; inside utility closet on floor and under shelving, along wall near restrooms, behind and along sides of fish tank, in rear kitchen prep area next to refridgerator. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to obtain city of chicago sanitation certificate and maintain original on site at all times as well as certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Feb 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at front prep handwashing sink to be leaking at the connection at this time. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sink in rear prep area to be slow draining at this time. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jan 27, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed metal stem thermometer to be broken at this time. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Evidence of mice on premises. Observed approximately 80 mouse droppings throughout facility in following areas, men's and women's washroom, utility closet, inside fryer cabinet and behind fryer, under stove, inside pantry area. Instructed person in charge to clean, request pest control service, and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and debris under grill on table top. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at front prep handwashing sink to be leaking at the connection at this time. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in rear prep area to be slow draining at this time. Instructed person in charge 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 build up on floors under and between equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written protocol describing vaccination protocol for employees regarding covid-19. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain for review.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record regarding vaccination protocol for covid-19 dine in patrons at this time. Instructed manager to implement and maintain written protocol for review.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instructed to obtain and retain on premises for review. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Mar 24, 2021 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood source

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing date on shellfish tags from when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instd tp record same on the tag. 7-38-005. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood source

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-402-12(b) 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

7. Nov 23, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean white interior panel of ice machine in front prep area. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair broken faucet on handwashing sink in front prep area, instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. May 17, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events, but no clean-up kit. Instructed to obtain the necessary clean-up kit items (disposable apron, gloves, mask, sanitizer to kill norovirus, etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure or reminder of animal based foods being served raw or undercooked .must provide on menus and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer during inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of sugar, flour, rice, etc. Not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food when out of original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the stove and flattop with a build up of grease, dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the front dinning area. Instructed to install backflow for servicing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Sep 28, 2018 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

     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: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF TCS FOODS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED .MUST PROVIDE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST SEAL GAPS IN WOOD WALL PANELING AND ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Sep 21, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      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 observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      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: 5-204.11 observed no hand sink in front beverage prep area.must install and maintain.(priority foundation -no 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: 6-301.11 observed no soap at hand sink that will be installed in front beverage prep area.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation -no 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: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in women's toiletroom and front beverage prep area.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      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 observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of tcs foods being served raw or undercooked .must provide on menus and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Ice wasn’t used properly or was stored unsafely.

      Inspector’s note: 5-103.12 must install the ice machine for the use of cooling medium made from drinking water.water under pressure shall be provided to all equipment that are required to use water.(priority-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 31)

      Water & ice from approved source

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed hot holding unit/steam table not working.must repair or replace and have at 135.0f or above,(priority-no 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: 6-202.15 observed rear door with an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink in front beverage prep area

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 must install a backflow device on ice machine when installed that can be seen and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must seal gaps in wood wall paneling and all openings throughout.hole in lower wall in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for employees .must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed no idph food alllergen certification.must enroll and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required