Las Islas Marias, 4770 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
Latest report:
Report date: Jan 10, 2023
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed shellstock tags stored in bag with no date recored when the last item was sold. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded …
14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed shellstock tags stored in bag with no date recored when the last item was sold. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded …
on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed no label on bulk food container (spices). Must provide common name on container to properly identify.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed dark stains and deep grooves on cutting board in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed excessive number of cardboard boxes overflowing by outside garbage area. Must remove all unnecessary items from premises.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 8/12/2022, report #2562035. #58- unable to provide allergen training certificates. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed no label on bulk food container (spices). Must provide common name on container to properly identify.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed dark stains and deep grooves on cutting board in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed excessive number of cardboard boxes overflowing by outside garbage area. Must remove all unnecessary items from premises.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 8/12/2022, report #2562035. #58- unable to provide allergen training certificates. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Oct 21, 2021
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees not wearing hair restraints when food is being prepared and served. Must wear a hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed …
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees not wearing hair restraints when food is being prepared and served. Must wear a hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed …
wiping cloths stored on top of prep collers and prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing sink stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris in the interior surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and inside walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few broken floor tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing sink stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris in the interior surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and inside walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few broken floor tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Aug 18, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued
5. Procedures …
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued
5. Procedures …
for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels available for hand drying at the exposed hand washing sink in front food preparation area and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready to eat tcs foods inside 3-door refrigerator not properly date labeled. Foods found with the preparation date only such as green sauce, cooked rice and shrim ceviche. Instructed that all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Foods discarded approximately 30lbs value of $300 priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees not wearing hair restraints when food is being prepared and served. Must wear a hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep collers and prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing sink stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris in the interior surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and inside walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few broken floor tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from inspection report1095992 on 10/22/2020 #53. No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Must provide. #56. Observed inadequate lighting in cooking area of prep. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. #57. Must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff. #58 must provide proof of allergen training for all managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels available for hand drying at the exposed hand washing sink in front food preparation area and rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready to eat tcs foods inside 3-door refrigerator not properly date labeled. Foods found with the preparation date only such as green sauce, cooked rice and shrim ceviche. Instructed that all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Foods discarded approximately 30lbs value of $300 priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees not wearing hair restraints when food is being prepared and served. Must wear a hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep collers and prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing sink stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris in the interior surfaces of all refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and dirt build up on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and inside walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a few broken floor tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from inspection report1095992 on 10/22/2020 #53. No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Must provide. #56. Observed inadequate lighting in cooking area of prep. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. #57. Must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff. #58 must provide proof of allergen training for all managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Oct 22, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: see violation #60.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signage at all washbowl and hand washing sinks.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned …
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: see violation #60.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signage at all washbowl and hand washing sinks.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned …
& sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amount of black and brown, slimy, mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine, and coming in contact with ice. Must remove substance, detail clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing method in use. Observed fish and crab sitting in standing water in 3 compartment sink. (crab @ 38. 8f and fish @ 41f)instructed must use one of the following approved method for thawing: in refrigeration, in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process, or completely submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overlfow. Manager corrected during inspection.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must write date of last piece of shellfish sold directly on shellfish tags before filing. Must maintain records for 90 days.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ice scoop improperly stored on top of glasswear on top of ice machine, and bowls used as scoops inside several containers of condiments. Must use scoops with handles only, and must store inside food with handles facing up, or in a clean, dry container.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide covered receptacles inside all restrooms.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: see violation # 60
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate lighting in cooking area of prep. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected from report # 2386929 dated 9/8/20. Must correct the following core violations: # 3 observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued. #49 observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same. #55 observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed excessive amount of black and brown, slimy, mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine, and coming in contact with ice. Must remove substance, detail clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing method in use. Observed fish and crab sitting in standing water in 3 compartment sink. (crab @ 38. 8f and fish @ 41f)instructed must use one of the following approved method for thawing: in refrigeration, in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process, or completely submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overlfow. Manager corrected during inspection.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must write date of last piece of shellfish sold directly on shellfish tags before filing. Must maintain records for 90 days.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ice scoop improperly stored on top of glasswear on top of ice machine, and bowls used as scoops inside several containers of condiments. Must use scoops with handles only, and must store inside food with handles facing up, or in a clean, dry container.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide covered receptacles inside all restrooms.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: see violation # 60
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate lighting in cooking area of prep. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected from report # 2386929 dated 9/8/20. Must correct the following core violations: # 3 observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued. #49 observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same. #55 observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Aug 28, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge on duty. Must have a designated manager or person in charge at all times. No citation issued.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, …
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge on duty. Must have a designated manager or person in charge at all times. No citation issued.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, …
responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signage at all washbowl and hand washing sinks.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside 3 (glass) door cooler in rear, on the top of prep cooler in the kitchen, and in the walk in cooler. Found crab @ 55. 8f; fish @ 45. 8f; fish ceviche @ 46. 0f- 49. 4f; shrimp @ 48f-52. 4f; fish fillets @ 48. 2f; beef @ 50. 7f; and pasta @ 46. 8f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any tcs foods in any coolers/walk in cooler. Must label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 days from preparation date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found refrigeration unable to maintain proper temperature. Found 3 (glass) door cooler in rear prep area with ambient air temperature of 59. 1f. Instructed must keep all refrigeration @ 41f or less at all times. All denatured foods discarded and cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 large black flies on cooler doors, on walls, and flying around in rear prep area. Must eliminate pest issue. Must contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed most recent summary report not posted in facility. Must post the most recent inspection summary report in plain view of customers at all times. Gave operator new summary report to post during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must provide hand washing signage at all washbowl and hand washing sinks.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside 3 (glass) door cooler in rear, on the top of prep cooler in the kitchen, and in the walk in cooler. Found crab @ 55. 8f; fish @ 45. 8f; fish ceviche @ 46. 0f- 49. 4f; shrimp @ 48f-52. 4f; fish fillets @ 48. 2f; beef @ 50. 7f; and pasta @ 46. 8f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any tcs foods in any coolers/walk in cooler. Must label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 days from preparation date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found refrigeration unable to maintain proper temperature. Found 3 (glass) door cooler in rear prep area with ambient air temperature of 59. 1f. Instructed must keep all refrigeration @ 41f or less at all times. All denatured foods discarded and cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside all refrigeration.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 large black flies on cooler doors, on walls, and flying around in rear prep area. Must eliminate pest issue. Must contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed all exteriors of coolers and sinks, sides and bottoms of tables and outside of sinks to be heavily soiled. Observed excessive build up on shelves of 3 glass door cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize all surfaces in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide valid certificates/proof of enrollment of food handler training for all staff that handles food, including prep, cooks, and wait staff.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed most recent summary report not posted in facility. Must post the most recent inspection summary report in plain view of customers at all times. Gave operator new summary report to post during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jun 11, 2020
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while (tcs foods)temperature control for safety foods are being handled and prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager …
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while (tcs foods)temperature control for safety foods are being handled and prepared. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager …
must be on site at all times (tcs foods) are being handled and prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012,no citation issued today.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amounts of brown, and black mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize before further use. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any prepped foods in facility. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
Source: chicago.gov
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amounts of brown, and black mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize before further use. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any prepped foods in facility. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jun 9, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting …
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting …
and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amounts of brown, and black mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize before further use. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods at improper temperatures in the 3 door cooler in rear, and inside prep cooler in kitchen area. Found shrimp @ 50. 7f-78. 4f; oysters in half shell @ 45. 7f; fish @ 51. 7f; diced tomatoes @ 55. 4f; clams at 58. 3f; squid @ 56. 3f; crab @ 50f and scallops @ 45. 3f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times when cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded 30lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $500. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any prepped foods in facility. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperatures inside 2 refrigeration units in prep area and kitchen. Found ambient air temperature of 48. 2f inside 3 glass door cooler in rear prep area, and ambient air temperature of 46f inside prep cooler in kitchen area. Instructed must maintain ambient air temperature of 41f or less in all refrigeration. All tcs foods removed and units tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside prep coolers. Must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed excessive amounts of brown, and black mold-like substances throughout interior of ice machine. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize before further use. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods at improper temperatures in the 3 door cooler in rear, and inside prep cooler in kitchen area. Found shrimp @ 50. 7f-78. 4f; oysters in half shell @ 45. 7f; fish @ 51. 7f; diced tomatoes @ 55. 4f; clams at 58. 3f; squid @ 56. 3f; crab @ 50f and scallops @ 45. 3f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held @ 41f or less at all times when cold holding. Operator voluntarily discarded 30lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $500. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed no labels on any prepped foods in facility. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperatures inside 2 refrigeration units in prep area and kitchen. Found ambient air temperature of 48. 2f inside 3 glass door cooler in rear prep area, and ambient air temperature of 46f inside prep cooler in kitchen area. Instructed must maintain ambient air temperature of 41f or less in all refrigeration. All tcs foods removed and units tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside prep coolers. Must provide a thermometer in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed excessive grease and dirt build up on storage shelves in the front food prep area, interiors of deep fryers, broiler, and grill. Must detail clean and sanitize equipment. Must maintain same.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed heavily soiled floors under cooking equipment in kitchen, and in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: must provide proof of allergen training for all managers.
Source: chicago.gov
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Las Islas Marias, 4770 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
4 years ago •reported by user-kdnr2628
Inspection Failure: 01-Nov-19
> OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED 2 PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED …
> OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED 2 PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED …
READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED OCTOPUS) 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 HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL PRODUCT WHICH WAS NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD IN THE CONTAINER.
> OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
> OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT THE STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
> CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, GRILL, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
> CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
> CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
> OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
> OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Source: Chicago Health Dept
> OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
> OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD IN THE CONTAINER.
> OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
> OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT THE STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.
> CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, GRILL, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
> CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
> CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
> OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
> OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Source: Chicago Health Dept
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Source: www.quebec.ca
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