Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant

3522 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant is from Jul 8, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE,FOUND BLACK CITY CARTS ONLY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TOILET TOP INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF FRONT DINNING AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ONE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/3/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1532616) AS INSTRUCTED: #18 FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO OBSESRVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE THIS DOOR IS LOCATED THAT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND HERE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ADDITIONAL DROPPINGS (THIRTY) OBSERVED AT THIS TIME IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE AREA WHERE THE BACK DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SHELVES OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PROVIDE SAME. #41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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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: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREAS. 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 THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE; HANG TO DRY.
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Apr 3, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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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: FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO OBSESRVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE THIS DOOR IS LOCATED THAT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND HERE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PROVIDE SAME. #41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREA. 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 THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE; HANG TO DRY.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED, ETC).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER. REMOVE SAME. RUBBER GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLER CONDIMENT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Jun 19, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE OPEN CANS OF TOMATOES AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE TRANSFERED TO A SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE PREP COOLER HAS DIRTY, DAMAGED DOORS. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED AND INACCESSIBLE, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE SPACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS ARE WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THERE IS FOOD SPLATTERED ON THE CEILING, CLEAN THE KITCHEN CEILING.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
6 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. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIORS OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, ETC). PROVIDE A DOOR FOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WHERE MISSING.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN PANTRY.
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Mar 15, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH 2 BOXES OF OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST KEEP 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX 10LBS.$10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.
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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.MUST CLEAN PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,OVEN,FILTERS,HOOD,GRILL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & FRONT WINDOW AT STAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.
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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.CHEST FREEZERS.
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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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, WATER HEATER OFF/NOT WORKING. PER SUPERVISOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR WATER HEATER. WATER HEATER REPLACED, HOT WATER PROVIDE BEFORE EXIT INTERVIEW. SUPERVISOR ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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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. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVE, FRYERS, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORARE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 REPAIR FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.
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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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant on file is from Jul 8, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant.

Has Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.