Las Islas De Nayarit

8205-8209 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2011
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Las Islas De Nayarit stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Las Islas De Nayarit's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 20, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Las Islas De Nayarit is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN All REACH IN COOLERS.
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Jan 13, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20 POUNDS OF RAW SHRIMP 54.3 DEGREES, 3 POUNDS COOKED OCTOPUS 54.7 DEGREES, 3 POUNDS COOKED SHRIMP 55.3 ALL PRODUCT WAS FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER. COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.8 DEGREES. $120.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. HOLES AT EITHER SIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST SEAL TO ELIMINATE OPENING OF 1/4 INCH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOXES, AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION. INSP #233964 5-18-10 INSPECTOR #381. VIOLATIONS #31 CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, #32 SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK, 33 CLEAN FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, #34 FLOORS AND DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. #38 UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, #41 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE. FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF REAR HOOD NOT CLEAN AND WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE IN WALL. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN AND FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. CLEAN AND REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Islas De Nayarit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Islas De Nayarit on file is from Jan 20, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Islas De Nayarit?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Islas De Nayarit.

Has Las Islas De Nayarit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Islas De Nayarit have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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