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Las Islas Marias

Restaurant

2400 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Sep 9, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found over 50 mouse droppings on food prep surfaces and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 50 mouse droppings scattered on steam table shelves in front prep area and around water heater in rear storage. Exterminator service required.
  • Food stored directly on floors in walk-in cooler, freezer, and storage areas instead of being elevated.
  • Ice machine interior has residue buildup; 3-compartment sink has inoperable stoppers and leaking drainpipe.
  • Unlabeled bulk seasonings in storage; missing handwashing sign at prep sink; fly strips hanging in prep area.

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 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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