Las Palmas of Chicago on Pulaski, Inc. — Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
The most recent inspection for LAS ISLAS MARIAS, located at 3243 N Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, was conducted on January 6, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified 2 major and 7 minor violations, including issues with non-food contact surfaces, management knowledge, and food labeling. Across 21 scored inspections, LAS ISLAS MARIAS has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 25, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Apr 14, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
41
May 28, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
May 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
May 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
32
Dec 24, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
26
Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
58
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616276 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
61
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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