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Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Jan 15, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Severe rodent infestation with over 100 droppings found throughout food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 100 mouse droppings scattered across floors, walls, and corners in water heater closet, prep area, storage, dishwashing, and beverage areas. Exterminator service required.
  • Uncovered food items stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer, creating contamination risk.
  • Grease buildup inside fryer cabinets and food debris on cooking equipment, prep tables, sinks, shelving, coolers, and freezers throughout facility.
  • Missing refrigerator thermometer in front prep area; bulk containers unlabeled; ice machine has residue buildup; walk-in freezer has damaged door gasket and ice buildup.

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:

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WATER HEATER CLOSET, PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Inspection History

Las Islas Marias has had 21 inspections in the last 5 years with a 47% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 23, 2026.

Sep 23, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jan 22, 2026Pass

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

5 violations
Jan 22, 2026Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jan 15, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

12 violations
Jan 15, 2026Not Ready

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jul 17, 2025Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

8 violations
Jul 17, 2025Out of Business

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

Mar 11, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 25, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Aug 12, 2024Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Aug 17, 2023Pass

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

Aug 14, 2023Fail

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

1 violation
Aug 10, 2023Fail

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

Aug 9, 2023Fail

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

2 violations
Aug 3, 2023Fail

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

1 violation
Jul 26, 2023Fail

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 14, 2023Fail

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

10 violations
Jul 7, 2023Fail

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

6 violations
Aug 26, 2022Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Apr 11, 2022Pass

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

6 violations