Mariscos La Grulla

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Inspections

1. Jun 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

2. Oct 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Dec 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOPSINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

4. Oct 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Oct 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF SOME COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED USE OF MILK CRATE FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

6. Oct 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A SMALL NUMBER OF ITEMS (BLACK CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Dec 8, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY HYGIENE NEEDS, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

8. May 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED A LIGHT BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE PAN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, CHOPPED TOMATOES, SHRIMP) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU AS TO RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, CHAIRS, TABLES, ETC. STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

9. Jun 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN MAIN PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

10. Jun 20, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN TURNING ON FAUCET.HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH SINK.ALSO,HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA HAD 3- BUCKETS ON TOP OF HAND SINK AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE.HOT WATER IS NOW TURNED ON ,HAND DRYONG DEVICE PROVIDED AND SINK ACCESSIBLE.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE AND FRONT OUTTER ENTRY DOOR .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

11. Nov 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT CEVICHE STATION, BEHIND HOST STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN PREP AREA UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL

12. Oct 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45F TO 50F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD/S, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45F TO 50F, IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. -45F, SHRIMP AND FISH CEVICHE, 3LBS, AT $30.00 -47F, WHOLE TILAPIA, 12LBS, AT $20.00 -48F, CRAB SALAD, 10LBS, AT $65.00 -48F, SHREDDED CHEESE, 4LBS, AT $10 -50F, COOKED SHRIMP, 3LBS, AT $30.00 -50F, RAW SHRIMP, 8LBS, AT $15.00 -50F, SEAFOOD SALAD, 4LBS, $50.00 -50F, RAW OYSTERS, 8LBS, AT $80.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 52 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $300.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/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)

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      -OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT CEVICHE STATION, BEHIND HOST STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. -OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN PREP AREA UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

13. Jul 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WOMENS WASHROOM

14. Dec 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.