PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MARISCOS LUIS-ITO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 18, 2025
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License #2551920
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #15
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: TOP COVER OF PREP LINE COOLER REMOVED AND ALL FOOD UNCOVERED. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.
Food Code Requirement
Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.
Specific Requirements
Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-305.11, 3-302.11
Violation #15
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: UNCOVERED WHOLE RAW FISH STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. BAG OF RAW OYSTERS SITTING ON TOP OF BOX OF AVOCADOS. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.
Food Code Requirement
Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.
Specific Requirements
Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-305.11, 3-302.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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