Mariscos El Oceano
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2021, Mariscos El Oceano has 10 inspections in the public record. Mariscos El Oceano was last inspected on Jun 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mariscos El Oceano's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RETRAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING FOIL. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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May 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER TO WHICH CERTIFICATE BELONGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS, LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB AT A VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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May 8, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(61.2F) AND HAND WASHING SINK(63.2F) IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT COVERED, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER, INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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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 FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHIING SINK FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE, COVER AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR, UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT COVERED, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER, INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED WALLS AND CELINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: NO HOT RUNNING WATER FOR SERVICE SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE
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Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/17/22 REPORT 2553113 25 3-603.11: (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in �� (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, OYSTERS, CEVICHE, SHRIMP) CAN BE ORDERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-209.11: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
28
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: NO HOT RUNNING WATER FOR SERVICE SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE
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Mar 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/13/21 REPORT 2524016 NOT CORRECTED: 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-203.13: **C** Service Sink NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, OYSTERS, CEVICHE, SHRIMP) CAN BE ORDERED RAW/UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
28
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Aug 13, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos El Oceano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Oceano on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Oceano?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Oceano.
Has Mariscos El Oceano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mariscos El Oceano have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mariscos El Oceano 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 El Oceano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos El Oceano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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