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Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Feb 25, 2025 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspectors found approximately 55 rodent droppings scattered throughout the kitchen and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 55 rodent droppings discovered in multiple locations including storage areas, under sinks, on shelves, and near cooking equipment. Pest control service required.
  • Bulk food containers in rear storage lack required common name labels.
  • Employee personal items (shoes and clothes) stored on same shelving as food seasonings and herbs, creating contamination risk.
  • Orange juicer equipment has accumulated buildup on exterior surfaces; walk-in cooler fans and surrounding surfaces need cleaning.

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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES... IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET, ON TOP OF CLOSED BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE EMPLOYEE ITEMS ARE STORED IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON SHELVES WHERE CLAY CUPS ARE STORED IN BAR, ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER STEAM TABLE IN AND ON LOWEST SHELVES OF GRILLS (2) IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2026Fail

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, 2025FailVIEWING NOW

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