Mariscos Almada
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mariscos Almada seven times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mariscos Almada on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING INSIDE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (LIDS, CUPS, CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ,NOTICED IT STORED INSIDE A FOLDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT .A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG DATED AND SIGNED OF LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED OF SHELLFISH ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISK ON ALL FULLY COOKED ITEMS ON MENU,MUST ONLY ASTERISK RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE OF UNUSED BAR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566522 11/3/22 NOT CORRECT #53- 5-501.17 : OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#57- 2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON BUCKETS AND CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES AND BUCKETS USED FOR FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA ,HOLE IN WALL & BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345836 DATE 11/18/19. Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE BASE OF TWO OF THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 13, 2019
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE RAW FISH USED FOR CEVICHE DISHES ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SPECIFIED UNDER 3-402.11. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PAPERWORK FOR RAW FISH USED FOR CEVICHE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos Almada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Almada on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos Almada?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mariscos Almada.
Has Mariscos Almada's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos Almada have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mariscos Almada means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mariscos Almada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos Almada is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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