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Mariscos Los Cuates

1807 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Mariscos Los Cuates appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. On Feb 10, 2026, 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.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Mariscos Los Cuates' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE OUTSIDE WASTE DUMPTERS CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
54
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS FRESH FISH, SHELLFISH AND FISH STOCK INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS FRESH FISH, SHELLFISH AND FISH STOCK INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
1
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
57
67
Jan 31, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos Los Cuates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Los Cuates on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Mariscos Los Cuates' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos Los Cuates have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos Los Cuates 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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