Mariscos La Sirena
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2019
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Score
Mariscos La Sirena appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2018. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mariscos La Sirena dates to Sep 26, 2019.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Mariscos La Sirena squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12 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 ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: STOPPER RUBBER GASKETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 19, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (CEVICHE, CRAB SALAD, COOKED SHRIMP, ETC) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. OVER 15 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES THROUGH OUT (PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, DINING ROOM). INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL DROPPINGS, FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, CEVICHE, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 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 AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12 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 ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME FOR DRY STORAGE /SPICES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: TOILET TANK COVER MISSING IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STOPPER RUBBER GASKETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Nov 19, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 ALL COOLERS NOT ON TO VERIFY TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) NO HANDWASHING SINK IN WAIT STATION/PREP AREA WHERE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. ALSO INSTALL HANDSINK IN AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURE DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos La Sirena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos La Sirena on file is from Sep 26, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos La Sirena?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mariscos La Sirena.
Has Mariscos La Sirena's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos La Sirena have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mariscos La Sirena 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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