Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis
Last inspected: May 5, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis is from May 5, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN REAR COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jun 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND BACON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 50.3F, CEVICHE AT 43.8F, RAW BACON AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Jul 24, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE AT PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALLBASE THROUGH OUT, UNFINISHED WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, TRASH BAGS ON TOP OF DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE AT PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSSING WALLBASE THROUGH OUT, UNFINISHED WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 GALLON VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30 APPROXIMATELY OF JUICE SITTING INSIDE MOP SINK. JUICE DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE GASKETS AT CHEST COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS THEY ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE,ALSO CLEAN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA 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: SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE USE A NON TOXIC PAINT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Jul 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE DOOR COOLER GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THEMOMETER TO THE THREE DOOR COOLER.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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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.
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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.WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON VENTILATION VENT IN DINING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTS & HOOD,LIDS ON DRINK MACHINE.
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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.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
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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.SCRAPE &PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN DINING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS &HOLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.WOMEN'S
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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.LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis on file is from May 5, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis.
Has Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexican Restaurant — Mariscos Luis 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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