Mariscos Playa Azul

5247-5249 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Mariscos Playa Azul has been inspected 13 times since 2017. Mariscos Playa Azul was last inspected on Sep 16, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mariscos Playa Azul on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON SIDE OF MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP,FISH ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523023 ON 7/21/21 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT 48.2F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW FOOD AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD. OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW MUSSELS IN A CONTAINER OF ORANGE SLICES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. THE CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS AND ORANGE SLICES WERE STORED SIDE BY SIDE IN THE DROP IN SECTION OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED PIECES OF SHELLFISH AND OTHER ASSORTED FOOD DEBRIS IN A CONTAINER OF SALT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ORANGE SLICES AND CONTAINER OF SALT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523023 ON 7/21/21 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. 58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 21, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF MAIN PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 16, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF MAIN PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF MAIN PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND SHRIMPS AT 57.6 F, COOKED OCTOPUS AT 50.2 F,CRAB MEAT AT 49.0 F,SCALLOPS AT 60.0 F AND CUT TOMATOES 50.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $70.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAT (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.COOLERS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2200352 DATED:07/31/2018 37 3-602.11 (C): (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified under Subparagraphs (B)(1), (2), and (6) of this section. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-501.12: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-501.11 (A): (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-603.11 (A): (A) If used, dry cleaning methods such as brushing, scraping, and vacuuming shall contact only SURFACES that are soiled with dry FOOD residues that are not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOOR RAILINGS OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. - Oct 31, 2018 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. - Oct 31, 2018 51 5-205.15 (A): A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be (A) Repaired according to LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. - Oct 31, 2018 51 5-204.12: A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-201.17 (A): (A) Except as specified in � (B) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-201.16: (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are EASILY CLEANABLE. (B) Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD ON WALL BY MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.11: PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.114: The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. - Oct 31, 2018 57 2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler?s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. However, FOOD HANDLERS at a temporary or special event are exempt from this requirement INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS. - Oct 31, 2018 58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED - Oct 31, 2018 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/3/2019.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
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Jul 31, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 41.0F). FOUND TCS FOODS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF EGGS AT 56.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 54.9F, BEEF AT 48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLERS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOOR RAILINGS OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD ON WALL BY MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS.
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Nov 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAIERS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE TWO WAITRESES. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Feb 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED. FOOD COMPACTOR ON THE 3RD COMPT SINK. AND ALL HANDLE FOR THE STOPPER ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOOD COMPACTOR AND REPAIR THE 3RD COMPT SINK OR REPLACE THE WHOLE 3 COMPT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK LOCATED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR BY THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos Playa Azul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Playa Azul on file is from Sep 16, 2024. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos Playa Azul?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Mariscos Playa Azul.

Has Mariscos Playa Azul's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos Playa Azul have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos Playa Azul means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mariscos Playa Azul inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos Playa Azul is inspected around two times per year on average.