1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants

Business Info

Restaurant: Las Islas Marias
Address: 2043-2051 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 17, 2012

Score
(the higher the better)
50

Add photo of this business × Description:

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Las Islas Marias, 2043-2051 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 »

First Name:

Last Name:

Your position at this restaurant:

E-mail (will not be displayed publicly)   

Phone: (will not be displayed publicly)

Corrected or new information:  (50-4000 characters, will be displayed publicly)

Type the code shown:

Your IP address 3.144.228.19 will be logged.

Violation descriptions and comments

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT HAD COUNTERFIT COPIES OF CERTIFICATES WITH VOIDS ON THEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LAGITIMATE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUY VOIDS.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. SAID SINK IS LEAKING WATER ON FLOORS AND DRAINING OVER TO ANOTHER ONE, AND BACKING UP AT THE SAME TIME.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFRAIN USING SAID SINK FOR WASHING AND SNITISIZING OF UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED. MEAN-WHILE UTENSILS HAS TO WASHED AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. WILL BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 01-28-10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH DATES AND FOOD NAMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE TRADITIONAL STONE UTENSILS[MECOJITOS STONE POTS] FROME PREMISES. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE-BIN AT N.W. BAR SECTION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREAS AND 1COMP.SINK AT FRONT CORNER DINING COFFEE SERVING AREA NEEDS CLEANING.TOP OF DISHMACHINE AND SINK COUNTER TOPS AT BAR BY KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT BAR AERA NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BAR AREAS BY KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO FLOORS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION NEEDS CLEANING.FLOORS AT 3COMP. SINK BY DISH-MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH STANDING WATER DUE TO SERIOUS LEAKAGE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL OUT LIGHTS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AND FAUCET LEAKING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT N.W. BAR AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE SERVING AREAS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS[PAN,POTS,ETC]AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT NOT PROPERLY STORED INCLUDING DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES.

MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED
SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED [INSPECTION REPORT #134269].
SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED [INSPECTION REPORT #134269].
MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED.
MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED
MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED
MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED
MINOR VIOLATION [REPORT #134269] CORRECTED

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED MOLLUSCAN SHELL STOCK IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH OUT TAG OR LABEL,MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005b CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID SHELL STOCK 3PDS OF SAID FOOD WAS DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AND DISCARDED & $9.00PER POUND. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO OBTAIN SHELL FISH AND ETC FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND KEEP TAGS INTACT.CDI.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BARS ON 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT2-3 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND IN DISH MACHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF ABOVE SAID INSECTS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-24-10
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS,AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND OR EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6' OFF FLOORS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR FOOD COOLING, AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.

VIOLATION OF 06-17-10 CORRECTED.
VIOLATION OF 06-17-10 CORRECTED.
OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR COOLING FOOD,AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6' OFF FLOORS.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BACKFLOW PIPE ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LADIES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR,CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS (FAN COVERS),ICE MACHINES,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING BEHIND BAR COUNTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED LOCATED IN KITCHEN,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REMOVE CLUTTER,PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK ON WALLS BEHIND BAR LOCATED IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT BAR GUN LINES AND INSTALL DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AS REQUIRED,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, AND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
MUST WRAP OR COVER PRE-SET FLATWARE ON TABLES
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST REMOVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE BLACK MOLD ON WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND REPLACE OLD SEALANT
SMELLY SEWER ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review

Please note that defamatory statements might be against the law. As soon as you visit any website, your IP address is available to that site.

Would you recommend Las Islas Marias to others? (optional)

Yes

  

No

Add photo of Las Islas Marias (optional)

Add more info about the restaurant »

Takes reservations:

Yes No

Accepts credit cards:

Yes No

Parking:

Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

Attire:

Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

Good for groups:

Yes No

Good for kids:

Yes No

Delivery:

Yes No

Take-out:

Yes No

Waiter service:

Yes No

Outdoor seating:

Yes No

Wi-Fi:

Yes No

Good for:

Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Dinner Late Night

Alcohol:

Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

Noise level:

Quiet Average Loud

Ambience:

Casual Classy Dive-y Hipster Intimate Romantic Touristy Trendy Upscale

Has TV:

Yes No

Caters:

Yes No

Wheelchair accessible:

Yes No

Live music:

Yes No

Scenic view:

Yes No

Gluten-free friendly:

Yes No

Vegan friendly:

Yes No

Cuisines:

Afghan African American Argentinian Asian Austrian Bagels Bakery Barbecue Bolivian Brazilian Breakfast & Brunch Buffet Burgers Cajun & Creole California Caribbean Chicken Chilean Chinese Coffee Colombian Cuban Delicatessen Desserts & Ice Cream Dim Sum Diner Dominican Donuts Eastern European Ecuadorian El Salvadoran English & Irish Ethiopian & Eritrean European Fast Food Filipino Floribbean French Frozen Yogurt Gastropub German Greek Guatemalan Hawaiian Honduran Hot Dogs & Sausages Indian Indonesian International Italian Jamaican Japanese Korean Kosher Latin American Mediterranean Mexican Middle Eastern Modern American Moroccan Nicaraguan Noodle Shop Nuevo Latino Organic Pakistani Peruvian Pizza Portuguese Pub Food Puerto Rican Russian Salad Sandwiches & Subs Seafood Smoothies Soup Southern & Soul Southwestern Spanish Steakhouse Sushi Tacos Tapas Tea Teriyaki Tex-Mex Thai Turkish Uruguayan Vegetarian Venezuelan Vietnamese Wine Bar

About You

Your nickname:
I have read, and agree to the Terms of Service

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

	Log in»  |   Register - it's free and very quick!
Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
	Show my IP address (3.144.228.xxx) to everybody
	Leave your signature» Clear Make my signature public

Send Review!

Recently added reviews

Name	City	Users' Rating
J J Fish & Chicken	Chicago, IL
Harolds Chicken	Chicago, IL
Adam's Ribs	Chicago, IL
Kostner Food Basket	Chicago, IL
Pete The Greek Restaurant	Chicago, IL
Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade	Chicago, IL
Mcdonalds	Chicago, IL
Ming's Chop Suey	Chicago, IL
Deborah's Place Ii	Chicago, IL
Moses Butcher Shop	Chicago, IL

1. Illinois small cities
2. Illinois smaller cities
3. Illinois
4. Chicago, IL Restaurants