⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LAS ISLAS MARIAS

5401 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 1379458

28
Total Inspections
11
Passed
8
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2025 Inspection

July 25, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2025 Inspection

July 14, 2025• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT A...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 2, 2024 Inspection

August 2, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 GAP AROUND SIDE AND AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2024 Inspection

July 30, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2024 Inspection

July 22, 2024• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VERIFIABLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2023 Inspection

July 19, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: MISSING LABELS ON SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2023 Inspection

July 10, 2023• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD. ALSO NO HANDWASH CLE...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2022 Inspection

October 28, 2022• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2021 Inspection

July 21, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-203.12: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2021 Inspection

July 14, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDSINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2020 Inspection

September 28, 2020• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE: OBSERVED A TUB OF WRAPPED SLICE LIMES AND PIECES OF CUT UP CARDBOARD INSIDE THE SI...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2019 Inspection

August 26, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND A KIT BUT THE KIT IS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRI...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2018 Inspection

October 18, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOU...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2018 Inspection

October 10, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOU...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 13, 2017 Inspection

October 13, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE 1ST. FLOOR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2017 Inspection

September 7, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK PINK, AND YELLOW COLOR SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR LID OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.THE FO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 29, 2016 Inspection

December 29, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE DAMAGED LID FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 26, 2016 Inspection

September 26, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2016 Inspection

August 26, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE PO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2015 Inspection

December 10, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKED DRY STORAGE LIDS. REPLACE SAME.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 3, 2015 Inspection

December 3, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE,...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2015 Inspection

August 18, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INTSD TO REPLACE SAME.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2014 Inspection

July 11, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE RUST ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2013 Inspection

August 15, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, EATING CHICKEN & RICE, AND DRINKI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 31, 2012 Inspection

December 31, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON TH...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2012 Inspection

January 17, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer A...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2011 Inspection

March 23, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE OF 73.1...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2010 Inspection

September 23, 2010• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER ...(+14 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections