Islas Marias Com

4781 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Islas Marias Com has eight inspections in the public record. On Jun 10, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Islas Marias Com dates to Jun 10, 2014.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN NOT SMOTTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL OR PAINT FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN SINK DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA USE A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE CHEST COOLER ON SHELVES ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA ARE CRACKED MUST REPLACE TILES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE TIN FOIL FROM THE TABLE THAT THE GILL IS SETTING ON.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER HAS ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN STOREROOM HAS FOOD AND SPICE DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARDS (COVING) IN THR WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE NORTH AND WEST WALLS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOP UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNFINISHED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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May 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS,ICE MACHINE ,,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTILATION VENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS &CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DINING ROOM ,TOILET ROOM,VESTIBULE.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP,DAMAGED CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Islas Marias Com last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Islas Marias Com on file is from Jun 10, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Islas Marias Com?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Islas Marias Com.

Has Islas Marias Com's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Islas Marias Com have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Islas Marias Com means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.