Mariscos El Veneno

6651 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Mariscos El Veneno appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. On Oct 27, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Mariscos El Veneno's record stops at Oct 27, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mariscos El Veneno on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2010

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 14, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS OR IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MANAGER CORRECTED AND PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN H000062411 16 /7-38-030 COURT DATE 10-28-2010 10:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE BACK OF THE CITATION.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND 20-25 IN BACK PREP AREAS. THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BOTH FRONT DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTD. TO CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPAMY TO SERVICE THIS RESTAURANT AND RODENT PROF THE DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020,

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. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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 THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Veneno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Veneno on file is from Oct 27, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Mariscos El Veneno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Veneno have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos El Veneno 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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