Mariscos Luis #2
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2016
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Mariscos Luis #2 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 10, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Mariscos Luis #2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 10, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mariscos Luis #2 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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May 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT FREEZER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Dec 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES (APPROX. 10) OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Jun 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: STANDING SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR AND DARK IN COLOR, ACCUMULATED ON BASEMENT FLOOR, BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT (OVER 30) NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL/COVERS FOR DRAIN LINES AND SURROUNDING HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Sep 12, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR YARD AND THE SPACE UNDER THE STAIRS IS CLUTTERED, CLEAN AND REORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE STORE.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS WET PATCHES, REPAIR POTABLE WATER LEAKS AND DRY THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE NEW LARGE LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED, SHIELD THE EXPOSED GLASS LIGHT BULBS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL DOOR CLOSING DEVICES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THEIR ARE TWO SMALL POTABLE WATER LEAKS IN THE BASEMENT PLUMBING, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: A HANDLELESS BUCKET IS STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, REPLACE THE BUCKET WITH A SANITARY ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND A HOLDER TO STORE IT.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND SHELF WHERE ONIONS STORED IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE OBSERVED.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTY LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST APPLY SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CAULK SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA & TORN TILES ON STEPS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT WALL & WINDOW TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DINING AREAS,REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN,FRONT DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE SOME ARTICLES IN REAR YARD.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE OF THREE PREP TABLES AND RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE HOLDING STORAGE BOX.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE CHEST FREEZER AND HOLDING STORAGE BOX.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF EAST WALL IN KITCHEN NEAR COOLERS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND WEST SIDE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT, AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMANAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mariscos Luis #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Luis #2 on file is from Jun 10, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mariscos Luis #2?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mariscos Luis #2.
Has Mariscos Luis #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mariscos Luis #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mariscos Luis #2 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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