Mariscos Almada

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 27, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap at hand washing sink for proper hand washing. 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: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cups used for dispensing seasoning. Instructed manager to provide proper long handle utensils to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

2. Feb 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen shrimp thawing inside 4-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly thaw shrimp under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles (lids, cups, containers) stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

3. Sep 27, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed crates used for food storage must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Sep 20, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 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 signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in front beverage prep area must provide a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towels and maintain.(priority foundation 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 90-day shellfish tag dated and signed of last date sold or served of shellfish items. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     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: Observed a consumer advisory reminder asterisk on all fully cooked items on menu,must only asterisk raw and undercooked food items on menu.must correct and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • 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 12 mice droppings on wood ledge of unused bar must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/20/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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: Must invert multi-use utensils stored on buckets and crates throughout prep,storage and dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

     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: Observed crates and buckets used for food and utensil storage must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units.

     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 faucets leaking at 4- compartment sink must repair or replace .

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gaps along wall bases throughout storage area,dish washing area ,hole in wall & broken floor tile behind cooking equipment,stained ceiling tiles in additional dining area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear food storage area,hallway near toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2566522 11/3/22 not correct #53- 5-501.17 : observed the lid for the trash can in the women washroom missing. Must replace and maintain.#55- 6-501.13 : floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out the prep and storage areas to remove debris.#56- 4-202.18 : must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.#57- 2-102.13 : instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted in plain view of this establishment from previous inspection ,noticed it stored inside a folder with inspection report .a new summary report will be posted.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(cos)

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Nov 3, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the kitchen with a slow drain and the base of two of the faucets at the 3 comp sink has a leak. Must repair and maintain plumbing issues.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the lid for the trash can in the women washroom missing. Must replace 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: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out the prep and storage areas to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345836 DATE 11/18/19. Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 18, 2019 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 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(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     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 written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site for the city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 13, 2019 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical1 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(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     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 written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. 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: 3-402.12 observed no written agreement or statement from raw fish supplier stipulating that the raw fish used for ceviche dishes are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-402.11. Instructed to provide the proper paperwork for raw fish used for ceviche dishes. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate on site for the city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 25, 2019 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations