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Mariscos El Malecon #2

3537 E 106Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

Mariscos El Malecon #2 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Mar 15, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Mariscos El Malecon #2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 15, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mariscos El Malecon #2 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Mar 15, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2022
License
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SEPARATION FROM BEVERAGE DISPENSER, UTENSILS, SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND GLASSWARE FROM CONSUMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATION TO PREVENT EXPOSURE OF ITEMS ON DISPLAY TO CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS.THE REMINDER IS WRITTEN ON BACK OF MENU HOWEVER THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW, UNDERCOOKED ARE NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES IN PREP AREA WITH NO SECONDARY LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH SECONDARY LABELS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE ANY BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL THE FLOOR GAPS/ INSTALL GROUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING LIGHT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH OUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Malecon #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Malecon #2 on file is from Mar 15, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Malecon #2?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Malecon #2.

Has Mariscos El Malecon #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Malecon #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos El Malecon #2 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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