Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit

4318 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2019
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 15 inspections at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit stretching back to 2010. On Feb 1, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (CEVICHE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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61
Jan 24, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED WAIT TRAYS STORED INSIDE OF THE HADNWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT SUPPLIED HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (CEVICHE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE BIN IN A CLEAN LOCATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 5, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN USE THROUGHOUT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTAURANTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 LBS OF CEVICHE AT 47.4 F, IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGER STATED TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD APPROXIMATELY $ 150.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL 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 MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; SHRIMP, CEVICHE, FISH ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET GASKET ON REAR HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING INTERMITTENT LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BACK YARD AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 6 BURNER STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF FRYER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER. KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SOUP 212*F STOVE TOP, SHRIMP 39*F 2 DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES RESTAURANT IS OPEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN CONDIMENT COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. ALSO FOUND UTENSILS BEHIND THE BAR NOT INVERTED, IE. FORKS,SPOONS, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER SINKS, AT BAR AND REAR DISH AREA, BEHIND COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES,AND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS, HOOD EXHAUST AT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOODHANDLERS.
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Sep 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335915 DATED 06-05-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE (RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL) AND RUSTY SHELVES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN ENCLOSED BACK AREA OF KITCHEN, #33 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL GREASY SURFACES, #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. #36 - MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS #38 - MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE SAME SINK, #41 - MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S (EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS)WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: FOUND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE FISH, SALADS, SHRIMPS, SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1335915 DATED 06-05-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE (RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL) AND RUSTY SHELVES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN ENCLOSED BACK AREA OF KITCHEN, #33 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL GREASY SURFACES, #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. #36 - MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS #38 - MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE SAME SINK, #41 - MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IN UTILITY CLOSET
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE (RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL) AND RUSTY SHELVES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN ENCLOSED BACK AREA OF KITCHEN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL GREASY SURFACES, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE SAME SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY IN UTILITY CLOSET
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Dec 20, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, sinks, utensils, cooking equipment, coolers, cutting boards and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper sink stoppers.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous serious violation not corrected 12-05-2011, report #659572: #21-Found no certified food manager on duty when potentially hazardous foods e.g.,cooked rice, fish, shrimp, green salad, etc. are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling potentially hazardous foods. Critical citation isuued 7-42-090
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage or service. Interior ice machine has black substance across interior panel of ice machine and dripping condensation from panel running onto fresh ice. Instructed to disconnect machine, have serviced, detail clean and sanitize unit. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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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: Pest control logbook not provided during inspection. Instructed person in charge that a pest control logbook must be maintained on premises and available during inspection with all required documents from licensed pest control company. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Two door cooler in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace rubber gaskets or replace cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, sinks, utensils, cooking equipment, coolers, cutting boards and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper sink stoppers.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG COOKED RICE, FISH, SHRIMP, GREEN SALAD ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT INTERIOR SURFACE (BOTTOM PART) OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL) WITH LIME AND RUST BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER (BASEMENT AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT (PREP/STORAGE AREAS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE (BY STAIRCASE) AND INSIDE HEATING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF 2 DOORS IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR PAINT IN FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AND REPAINT FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OENING/GAP BETWEEN WALLS AND SEALING BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BBASEMENT PREP ARAE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. --- MUST FIX LOOSE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LOOSE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. --- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR (OUTSIDE AREA) AND IN BASEMENT REAR ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit on file is from Feb 1, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit.

Has Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurant Mariscos Nayarit means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.