Mariscos El Puerto
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mariscos El Puerto 19 times, with records going back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mariscos El Puerto trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERED SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP ON CORNER OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL TORN OR DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER COVERED IN DRY FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE DELI TOP PREP COOLER BEING USED IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. THE COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER: TILAPIA 50.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.8F, CHICKEN 52.1F, ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERED SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP ON CORNER OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL TORN OR DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER COVERED IN DRY FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: SHRIMP 50.2F, STEAK 49.8F, CHICKEN 52.1F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 50.9F, BEEF 50.4F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINERS IN BASIN AND MOP AND MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER BEING USED IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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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 CUPS FROM PREMISES
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 13, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS RANGING FROM 70.1F-71.9F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BE 100.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 50.5F-50.7F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BE 100.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE SCRUBBERS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA-UTENSILS,PITCHERS AS WELL.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. EMPLOYEES PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 6LBS. RAW OYSTERS SITTING IN A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC BIN WITH WATER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST SOLD OR SERVED.APPX. 6 LBS. $97.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,FURNANCE ROOM IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LONG UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT BAR AREA COUNTER TOP.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED STRAWS AND REMOVE FOR FOOD PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX & CUSTOMERS WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/8/2020 REPORT 2356340: 57 MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT THE FOLLOWING: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, AND HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. 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 (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT THE FOLLOWING: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, AND HANDWASH SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN. HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CAN OF OVEN CLEANER IN BASIN. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND BASINS EMPTY FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 15 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. 1 LIVE ROACH IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUST ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF OVENS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTER TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE SOLD, INSTRUCTED TO RECORD ON TAGS WHAT WAS THE LAST DATE SOLD ON THE TAG, KEEP TAGS ORGANIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA FILLED WITH DISHES/UTENSILS MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK MUST ONLY BE USED FOR WASHING HANDS. HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED ALL DISHES UTENSILS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP (AND PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DISCLAIMER AND REMINDERS(*) ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK POSITION NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH TOASTER AND PLATES IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD (BARRIER) BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED FAUCET WILL NOT TURN OFF AT UTILITY SINK (FAUCET DRIPS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 25, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT ABOVE SEAFOOD PREP STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR OYSTERS ON SITE OR ON FILE FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. VIOLATION 7-38-005B(2). OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 3 LBS $20 VALUE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVELY LEAKING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND ALSO ABOVE SEAFOOD PREP STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN REAR DISH AREA CEILING.
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Apr 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL IN THIS AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL END CAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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82
Aug 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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86
Nov 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKIES MADE AT RESTAURANT PREPACKAGED AND SOLD WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL COOKIES AND MAINTAIN WITH THE FOLLOWING 1)The common and/or usual name of the product; 2)The name, address and zip code of the manufacturer, processor, packer, preparer or distributor; 3)The net contents of the package; 4)A list of ingredients in the order of their predominance by weight with ingredients shown by their common or usual name; and 5)A list of any artificial color, artificial flavor or preservative used. ?
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST AND UNCLEAN. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN CEILING CENT AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FOODS BEGINNING TO THAW. TEMPERATURE OF CHILI WITHIN FREEZER AT 37.4 F. ALL THAWED FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM FREEZER AND STORED WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL STILL FROZEN PRODUCT WAS MOVED TO PROPERLY WORKING FREEZER HOLDING FOOD AT 0 F. FREEZER WAS EMPTIED, UNPLUGGED AND TAGGED.OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 52.4 F. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 2 LBS OF OCTOPUS AT 51.4 F VALUED AT $15.00, 2LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 52.1 F VALUED AT $15.00, 1LB OF FISH AT 50.1 F VALUED AT $5.00 AND 1 LB OF SHRIMP AT 52.3 F VALUED AT $5.00. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT UNCLEAN. WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT AT ALL TIMES TO DETER RODENTS AND INSECTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS CALLED AND DID SHOW UP HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THESE THERMOMETERS SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAINING 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 18, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos El Puerto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Puerto on file is from Oct 15, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Puerto?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Puerto.
Has Mariscos El Puerto's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Puerto have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mariscos El Puerto 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 Puerto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos El Puerto is inspected around two times per year on average.
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