Las Islas Marias II

2903 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2019
52
Score
High Risk

Las Islas Marias II has been inspected 10 times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Apr 19, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Las Islas Marias II's record stops at Apr 19, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Las Islas Marias II's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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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
Apr 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMIDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR OUTSIDE PORCH
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN SWINGING DOORS TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND ESPECIALLY UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMIDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2282887 4/9/19 #54 NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WITH AN APPX."5-6 "GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS.MUST HAVE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN SWINGING DOORS TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND ESPECIALLY UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR OUTSIDE PORCH
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 9, 2019
Routine
9 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)) VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMIDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN OPENING IN LOWER WALL AT REAR PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT SAME SINK,IN UPPER DOOR GASKET OF 2- GLASS REACH IN COOLER,BAR AREA-IN CREVICE OF BROKEN WALL TRIM UNDER BAR COUNTER AND IN WALL OUTLET NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.BASEMENT-(FOOD STORAGE ,& HOT WATER AREA)IN DOOR JAM NEAR WALL CABINET,CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE ADJACENT DOOR TO BASEMENT,IN BETWEEN SEVERAL SLATTED UPPER FLOOR JOIST,IN A HOLE IN THE CEILING THAT IS STUFFED WITH OLD PAPER TOWELS.ALSO,SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK RECEIPT OF SERVICE TO WHERE THERE IS NO DOCUMENTATION OF THE USAGE OF PESTICIDES BEING USED IN THE ABOVE LOCATION.TECHNICIAN JUSTIN STATES HE WORKS UNDER ROSANNA CASTELLANOS GENERAL USE PEST CONTROL LICENSE FOR ACTION 1 PEST SPECIALIST CORPORATION.MUST PROVIDE AND DOCUMENT PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WITH AN APPX."5-6 "GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS.MUST HAVE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN SWINGING DOORS TO REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND ESPECIALLY UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COT (BED) IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE SEPERATE LIVING QUARTER FROM FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR OUTSIDE PORCH.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items without proper label. Instructed to label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Instructed to label all bulk food items with name.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tape and tin foil used as a form of repair in the following areas: 2 door cooler; men's room soap dispenser; and on the bottom of oven (used as a liner). Instructed to remove all tape and tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found rust on bottom of beverage cooler in front bar area. Instructed to remove rust or paint, clean and sanitize.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found beverage cooler, in front bar area, with black mold like substance on lock latch. instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found stained ceiling tile in women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
35
82
Oct 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUID-UP AT THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in food prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler door, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged wall tiles by 3 compartment sink, and mop sink, shall be repaired/replaced.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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74
Aug 29, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT BATHROOM DOORS
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Apr 22, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Islas Marias II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Islas Marias II on file is from Apr 19, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Islas Marias II?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Las Islas Marias II.

Has Las Islas Marias II's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Islas Marias II have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Las Islas Marias II means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.