FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
MARISCOS EL ABUELO Y YO SEAFOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
MARISCOS EL ABUELO Y YO SEAFOOD
(AKA: MARISCOS EL ABUELO Y YO)
3752 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60632
Restaurant
August 27, 2024
Canvass
License #1574564
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on August 27, 2024. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection