Mariscos El Barbas

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 24, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at handwashing sink at prep area.paper towel was provided after my request.reviewed hand washing procedure.must keep paper towels at said sink at all the time for proper handwashing priority foundation violation 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: No soap provided at handwshing at bar area,provided upon my request,reviewed hand washing procedure for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidate with above violation

     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-tag was provided for 45 each fresh oyster in container stored inside the 2-reach-in cooler. Tag must remain with products;must date when the last oyster is consumed on the said tag, must be retained tag for a minimum of 90 days. Present oyster discarded and denatured:45 each, value 34. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     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: Label dry food with common name

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     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: Prep table base in the kitchen is rusty unable to clean.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent 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: Additional hot water flow is required at handle of handwashing sink at bar area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Excess weeds around the outside garbage containers in the alley,and construction material, woods etc behind the garbage containers.remove items,clean the area and keep it clean

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Holes on walls and ceiling in rear area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site for the new manager. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Sep 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no dump sink available in alcoholic drink preparation service area. Install dump sink with hot and cold running water in alcoholic drink preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on water intake line for ice machine. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Apr 18, 2024 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: Observed torn gasket on door of 2 door cooler in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Apr 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer on site for washing dishes in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide sanitizer on site at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of 2 door cooler in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed barbeque grill on rear patio. Instructed to remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2576955 dated 6/7/2023: 39 " observed two missing splash guards on handwashing sink in kitchen prep/dishwashing area instructed to install and maintain." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Jun 7, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed two missing splash guards on handwashing sink in kitchen prep/dishwashing area instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed missing tiles on wall at base next to utility/mop sink. Observed missing ceiling tiles in hallway leading to utility/ ice machine room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 31, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

     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 hand washing sink in rear prep area with no soap available. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks are stocked with soap at all times. Employee restocked sink. Priority foundation violation 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 slow draining handwashing sinks in bar/front prep and kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

     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 several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at a temperature of 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 3 pound pasta, 3 pounds chicken, 10 pounds steak, 10 pounds oysters, 1/4 gallon milk, 1 pound chopped lettuce, 1/2 pound sliced tomatoes, 5 pounds chorizo, and 15 pounds fish ($774) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers hold an ambient air temperatue of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed two missing splash guards on handwashing sink in kitchen prep/dishwashing area instructed to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pot too large to fit into 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure all equipment can fit into 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-48-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing tiles on wall at base next to utility/mop sink. Observed missing ceiling tiles in hallway leading to utility/ ice machine room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on hoods in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     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 violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2564478 dated september 28 2022 instructed facility to clean floors in rear prep area, replace cutting boards, and to clean dusty vents in toilet rooms. Observed food debris and dirt on floors throughout rear prep area, dust accumulation on vents in toilet rooms, and cutting board in front prep area with deep scratches. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted. Premises serves tcs foods: steak, chicken tacos, etc. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain, post certificate visible to customers. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates for employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain documentation of food handler training on premises.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Sep 28, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to resurface or replace 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: Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink, located in the rear next to ice machine. Instructed person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris\spills throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted. Premises serves tcs foods: steak, chciken tacos, etc. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain, post certificate visible to customers.priority foundation violation. 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 employee with expired food allergen awareness. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual with that any individual that holds a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training and receives certificate and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. May 7, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. 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: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and all necessary supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of bread crumbs and rice without labels. Instructed to label with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food handlers working in kitchen without food handler training certificates. Instructed all employees should complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 30, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. 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: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and all necessary supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of bread crumbs and rice without labels. Instructed to label with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed garbage overflowing out of both exterior dumpsters causing lids to be unable to be shut. Instructed to maintain covered outdoor trash receptacles at all times and receive additional garbage pick up if necessary. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent in server station. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food handlers working in kitchen without food handler training certificates. Instructed all employees should complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection. Left new summary and instructed to post on site for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

10. Sep 18, 2020 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Sep 15, 2020 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations