Mariscos Almada

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Inspections

1. Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING INSIDE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (LIDS, CUPS, CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

3. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

4. Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG DATED AND SIGNED OF LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED OF SHELLFISH ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISK ON ALL FULLY COOKED ITEMS ON MENU,MUST ONLY ASTERISK RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE OF UNUSED BAR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON BUCKETS AND CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CRATES AND BUCKETS USED FOR FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA ,HOLE IN WALL & BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566522 11/3/22 NOT CORRECT #53- 5-501.17 : OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#57- 2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ,NOTICED IT STORED INSIDE A FOLDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT .A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(COS)

5. Nov 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE BASE OF TWO OF THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION #60.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345836 DATE 11/18/19. Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

6. Nov 18, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

7. Nov 13, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     3-402.12 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE RAW FISH USED FOR CEVICHE DISHES ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SPECIFIED UNDER 3-402.11. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER PAPERWORK FOR RAW FISH USED FOR CEVICHE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.