Mariscos La Playa Inc — Mariscos La Playa
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
67
Score
MARISCOS LA PLAYA INC, located at 2880 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, had a moderate risk inspection on November 13, 2024, with a score of 67. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations related to cold holding temperatures, cooling methods, equipment for temperature control, and the condition of physical facilities. Across ten scored inspections, MARISCOS LA PLAYA INC has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Mar 24, 2021
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 23, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Sep 21, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
30
Violations — Nov 13, 2024 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OYSTERS AT 50.5F, 3LBS OF FISH AT 50.2F, AND 3LBS OF CRAB LEGS AT 50.6F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 9LBS AT $120. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA LIGHTS, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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