Mariscos Los Cuates

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items such as fresh fish, shellfish and fish stock instructed to obtain certificate and maintain on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outside waste receptacles open and overflowing with trash. Instructed manager to have outside waste dumpters closed with tight fitting lids at all times. Correct and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Rear area near walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to correct 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: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs food items such as fresh fish, shellfish and fish stock instructed to obtain certificate and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 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: All food handlers who do not hold sanitation certificates must have food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation certificate holders must have allergen certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jan 31, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 29, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand washing sink in the front drink prep area. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

4. Jan 6, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations