Pass

Mariscos El Oceano

5960 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026

Mariscos El Oceano was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical6 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris around door of ice machine in bar. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    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 open sticky fly trap in rear hallway. Instructed person in charge to request insect control device from licensed pest control technician.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food residue and spills on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 ceramic cups and pitchers on site in bar area. Instructed person in charge to provide documentation for cups not bearing lead free stamp and maintain on premises for review.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on prep cooler doors in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and food in cabinet of fryer. Instructed person in charget to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Instd to provide at all times. Soap was provided during inspection. 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 at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to obtain and maintain at handwash sink at all times. Paper towels provided during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued

      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: Food storage containers on walk in cooler floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Male food handler in prep area without hair restraint. Instd to wear effective hair retraint and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line heavily stained. Instd to remove stains and maintain cutting boards

      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: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premise

      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: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink, using foil. 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: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no person in charge with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink located in bar. Instructed to install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site at all times as well as certified manager to which certificate belongs. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no shellstock tag attached to container of fresh oysters, located in walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Instructed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. The manager voluntarily discarded 20lb at a value of $40. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build-up of pink and black mold-like substance covering the interior of the ice machine and dripping onto stored ice. Instructed the person in charge to discard all ice and clean and sanitize the machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and drainboard of 3 compartment sink located in bar. Instructed to install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use containers improperly stored inside sink in bar area. Instructed manager to remove and properly store, cover and invert all clean multi-use equipment.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and stained walls and celings in prep area. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use containers improperly stored inside sink in bar area. Instructed manager to remove and properly store, cover and invert all clean multi-use equipment.

      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: Observed single service utensils stored on floor, unwrapped straws not covered, single service containers not inverted in bar area. Instructed manager to cover, invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 3-compartment sink(61.2f) and hand washing sink(63.2f) in bar. Instructed manager to provide at least 110f water at 3-compartment sink and 100f water at hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and stained walls and celings in prep area. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 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 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 at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manger to provide paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washiing sink for proper hand drying. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) refer to previous violation for citation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use containers improperly stored inside sink in bar area. Instructed manager to remove and properly store, cover and invert all clean multi-use equipment.

      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: Observed single service utensils stored on floor, unwrapped straws not covered, single service containers not inverted in bar area. Instructed manager to cover, invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in bar, grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 3-compartment sink and hand washing sink in bar. Instructed manager to provide at least 110f water at 3-compartment sink and 100f water at hand washing sink. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and stained walls and celings in prep area. Instructed manager to clean, paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease buildup on interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: missing handwash signage for all handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      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: 3-307.11 missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. 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: 4-501.12: cutting boards on prep coolers heavily stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to clean or repair and maintain cutting boards at all times

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: no hot running water for service sink. Instd to provide both hot and cold running water under city pressure

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: handwash sink in prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: missing handwash signage for all handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: 7-209.11: employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/17/22 REPORT 2553113 25 3-603.11: (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. 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: 4-501.12: cutting boards on prep coolers heavily stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to clean or repair and maintain cutting boards at all times

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: handwash sink in prep area slow draining. Instd 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: 5-205.15: no hot running water for service sink. Instd to provide both hot and cold running water under city pressure

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage for all handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage 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: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, OYSTERS, CEVICHE, SHRIMP) CAN BE ORDERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. 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: Cutting boards on prep coolers heavily stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to clean or repair and maintain cutting boards at all times

      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: Handwash sink in prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/13/21 REPORT 2524016 NOT CORRECTED: 51 5-205.15: System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-203.13: Service Sink NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE 55 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Garage door in need of rodent proofing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No mop sink on site. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate on site. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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