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MARISCOS MI LINDO BUCERIAS

2919-2921 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MARISCOS MI LINDO BUCERIAS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 18, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on February 21, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 25 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 3, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN SIDE BANQUET HALL WITH A HOLE IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR 2 PREP KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR PART OF IT IS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT SO SO IT CAN BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT DOORS (BOTH RESTAURANT AND BANQUET ENTRANCES)1/4 INCH GAP AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECENT/UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR PART OF IT IS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL FILTERS UNDER BOTH HOODS NOT CLEAN,COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, DRINK DISPENSOR, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH INS, AND ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN BANQUET HALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO THE PREP AREA WALLS HAVE SOME PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT DOORS (BOTH RESTAURANT AND BANQUET ENTRANCES) AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPTS ON SITE (LAST RECEIPT 2011). INSTD TO PROVIDE RECENT/UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/25/12 (1227407): 31 ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ORGANIZED MANNER WITH IN USE AND WHILE BEING STORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 32 NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 33 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, DRINK DISPENSOR, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH INS, AND ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FLOORS IN BANQUET AREA AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BANQUET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38 HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING, 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAK. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE NOTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ORGANIZED MANNER WITH IN USE AND WHILE BEING STORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, DRINK DISPENSOR, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH INS, AND ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FLOORS IN BANQUET AREA AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BANQUET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING, 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAK. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UPO. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  9. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEANED OR NAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT TOP OF CONTAINER. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AT SIDE OF CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN ORGANIZED MANNER WITH IN USE AND WHILE BEING STORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL PREP SURFACES, DRINK DISPENSOR, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH INS, AND ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN BASEMENT, FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FLOORS IN BANQUET AREA AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BANQUET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING, 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAK. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UPO. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOODS,FILTERS, PIPES ABOVE AND THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP. THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE BANQUET HALL FAUCIT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR SAME.

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