Las Islas Marinas

2523 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Las Islas Marinas appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 10, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Las Islas Marinas is from Jan 10, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Las Islas Marinas' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP,AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVINGS SAME AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS,COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS ALONG HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR SMALL SECTION OF CEILING OVER A KITCHEN COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN.

Jul 11, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE ON SHELVING MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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.MUST REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Mar 22, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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 REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN LADIES .

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. TOILT BOWLS IN MEN AND LADIES WITH STAINS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ONION STORAGE COUNTER AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Islas Marinas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Islas Marinas on file is from Jan 10, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Islas Marinas?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Islas Marinas.

Has Las Islas Marinas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Islas Marinas have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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