Ostioneria Mar Abierto
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2011
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The health department has logged nine inspections at Ostioneria Mar Abierto, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ostioneria Mar Abierto dates to Jun 10, 2011.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- nymph and adults on floor behind prep cooler, kitchen counter top, under rear cooking grill, gaskets and sides of prep coolers, in front fish tank cabinet, on wall in dining room and on door frame of dry goods storage room. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces. Work with licensed pest control company to eliminate roaches.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES/SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COOLER DOOR RUNNERS, COUNTERTOPS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREAS AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 27, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches- adults on floor behind prep cooler, inside microwave, under rear cooking grill, gaskets of three prep coolers, in front fish tank filter, on wall in dining room and on cutting board in storage room. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces. Work with licensed pest control company to eliminate raoches.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CONTINUE CAULKING THRU-OUT.
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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/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES/SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTERTOPS IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES
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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 cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 20, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Evidence of live insects remain on premises. Observed live roaches (nymph and adult)on floor, inside microwave, exterior of cleaned utensils, side of stove and side of prep coolers, in gaskets and on wall in dining room. Also, observed unapproved method of pest control service. Found an empty can of indoor fogger on floor in rear prep area, can label strictly prohibits use of insecticide in commercial kitchen. Instructed to remove all evidence of insects, detail clean and sanitize areas/surfaces.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD (INGREDIENT) CONTAINERS.
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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/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTERTOPS IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND WASH/SANITIZE SURFACES
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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 cleaned. Must detail clean floor thru-out premises. Remove dead insects thru-out prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ITEMS (COOLER, WOOD) THAT ARE NOW STORED OUTSIDE PREMISES FROM PROPERTY.
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May 17, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. WE OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND FLOOR OVER 20 COCKROACH NYMPH NOTED. ALSO, LIVE COCKROACHES IN GASKET OF COOLER AT REAR OF DINING ROOM AND BEHIND WALL SIGNS POSTED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. 6 OF THE 8 2011 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS DOCUMENT 'LIGHT GERMAN COCKROACH ACTIVITY'. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES, SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES, THRU-OUT WALLS, CEILING, SHELVING, OUTLETS AND DOORS. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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 RAW WOOD FRAMES AROUND WALL FANS IN KITCHEN AND MOP SINK. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, ON WALLS, CEILING, PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS AND DOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL FOOD (INGREDIENT) CONTAINERS.
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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/DETAIL CLEAN-SANITIZE: COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS, WALLS ATTACHEMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SEALING/REPAIR NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE DOORS. COMPLETELY SEAL GAPS AROUND FRAMES OF DOORS.
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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 PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK, AND REPLACE TOILET COVER IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES, SUCH AS COOLERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 5, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2011
Complaint
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS/ROACHES, INSIDE TWO METAL CABINETS AT DISH WASHING AREA. ONE CABINET HAS ABOUT 7, THE OTHER HAD ABOUT 6 LIVE ROACHES. ALSO OBSERVED 3 MORE LIVE ROACHES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER. ALSO MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF SIDE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES ON 3-21-2011. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OFFICE NOTIFIED/SUPERVISOR 207. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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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 MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP AND STORAGE COOLERS DOORS.
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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; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, STORAGE UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, CABINETS, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
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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 CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 3, 2010
Complaint
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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.
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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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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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.BOTH RESTROOMS MISSING WALL COVING AT BASE OF THE WALL MUST RE-INSTALL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES REAR HALLWAY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALL WAY GOING TO RESTROOMS.
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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ostioneria Mar Abierto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ostioneria Mar Abierto on file is from Jun 10, 2011. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ostioneria Mar Abierto?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ostioneria Mar Abierto.
Has Ostioneria Mar Abierto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ostioneria Mar Abierto have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ostioneria Mar Abierto 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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