Mariscos El Pacifico
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2017
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Mariscos El Pacifico has been inspected five times since 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Mariscos El Pacifico's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 29, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mariscos El Pacifico on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN ANOTHER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING. THIS IS OCCURRING IN BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. FLOOR DRAIN WASTE WATER WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRI TO THE TOP OF THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE DRAIN FREE AND CLEAR OF GREASE AND FOOD, AND TO HAVE ALL COMPARTMNTS DRAIN WITH OUT BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE AL AREAS.
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Aug 21, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING BLACK WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA WHEN WATER FROM THE HAND SINK AND BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT LICENSE PLUMBER TO CORRECT ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR SOAP, NO PAPER TOWELS IN LADIES ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND BUG ZAPPER BEING USED IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE FISH IS CLEANED AND PREPARRED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME, CALL PEST CONTROL CO. FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FRONT WINDOWS AND REAR DOOR OPEN ALLOWING FLIES TO ENTER FACILITY. APPROX 10-12 FLIES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY CALL PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IS OPEN DUE TO OVER FLOWING GARBAGE TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. GARBAGE STACK ON TOP OF SECOND CONTAINER. GARBAGE IS ATTRACTING SEVERAL FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS, COOKED RICE, FISH, SEA FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE THAT A SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. DOOR HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL SEWAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE AL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK MUST BE ADDED TO THE PREP SIDE DUE TO REACH IN COOLER BLOCKING WALK WAY TO HANDSINK. REMOVE REACH IN OR ADD ADDITIONAL HANDSINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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: NO COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS. DEEP CUTS DARK IN COLOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT FRONT PREP 3 COMPCARTMENT SINK, P-TRAP LEAKING AT 2ND REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NEEDED ON 3RD 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN FURNANCE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos El Pacifico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Pacifico on file is from Sep 29, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Pacifico?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Pacifico.
Has Mariscos El Pacifico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Pacifico have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mariscos El Pacifico 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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