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MARISCOS EL OCEANO

5960 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60638

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-12; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-12), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-12: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN STICKY FLY TRAP IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUEST INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC CUPS AND PITCHERS ON SITE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR CUPS NOT BEARING LEAD FREE STAMP AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD IN CABINET OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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