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Mariscos Y Taqueria

3721 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Mariscos Y Taqueria appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2021. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mariscos Y Taqueria on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP NEAR SIDE EXIT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN
55
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(FLOUR,RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS ON RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS(APRONS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
55
86
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BASEMENT REAR DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
38
95
Jun 6, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
49
95
May 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR RAW SHRIMP CEVICHE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OR TRAINING.
58
74
Aug 6, 2021
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos Y Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Y Taqueria on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos Y Taqueria?

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

Has Mariscos Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mariscos Y Taqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos Y Taqueria 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 Y Taqueria inspected?

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

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