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Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Jan 22, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Uncovered food stored directly on walk-in cooler and freezer floors, risking contamination.

Key Findings

  • Food items were uncovered and sitting on the floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer instead of being elevated and protected from contamination.
  • Walk-in freezer door gasket was damaged and ice was building up inside, compromising food storage safety.
  • Large pots cannot fit in the 3-compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
  • Multiple plumbing issues found: leaking faucet and stopper on dish sink, leaking condensation unit, and drainline not connected to floor drain.

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 #39 โ€” CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

3-305.11 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 THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jan 22, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

5 violations