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Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

6560 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Northwest Side

Sep 4, 2026 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Live cockroaches and over 100 rodent droppings found throughout kitchen and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Live cockroaches observed on floor behind deep fryers and on walls near electrical outlets in kitchen; over 100 live small flies found in bar and kitchen areas; over 100 rodent droppings discovered under storage racks on second floor.
  • Walk-in cooler holding food at 45°F and prep line cooler at 44°F, both above the required 41°F maximum temperature.
  • Multiple expired food handler certificates found for employees.
  • Significant accumulation of debris and spills throughout facility including floors, prep tables, cooking equipment, and walls; ice machine interior encrusted with debris.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.111---WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND LIVE COCKROACHES AND LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ON THE PREMISES.ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND ONE (1) LIVE CRAWLING COCKROACH ON THE WALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND OVER 100 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BAR AREAS ON WALLS/TELEVISION AREAS AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN WALLS AND NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

4-301.11---OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. ALSO, THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. (***SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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Inspection History

Las Islas Marias has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 55% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 10, 2026.

Sep 10, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Standout inspection
Sep 4, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 2, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

15 violations