Las Islas Marias failed a health inspection

Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Jul 14, 2023 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

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

Massive roach infestation found throughout facility including inside coolers and food storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Approximately 100 multi-generational roaches and larvae discovered in beverage dispensers, coolers, prep tables, and bulk rice storage.
Ready-to-eat seafood items (ceviche, octopus, shrimp soup, fish) stored at 55-62°F instead of required 41°F or below; 80 lbs discarded at $300 cost.
No valid Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate on site; certified manager must be present.
Cold-hold unit in front prep area malfunctioning at 65°F ambient temperature; unit cannot be used until reinspected.

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 FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES AND LARVAE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEVERAGE DISPENSER INTERIOR IN BAR AREA, BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON TABLES AND IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE), ON AND AROUND TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE GASKETS OF COOLER UNITS, INSIDE COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS (CEVICHE, OCTOPUS, SEAFOOD BLEND, SHRIMP SOUP, FISH, FISH SOUP) IN FRONT COLD UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (RANGE OF 55F-62F). PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 80LBS AT A COST OF $300. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HELD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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