Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Las Islas Marias

5401 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 25, 2025

28

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 25, 2025

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: BOWLS FULLY SUBMERGED IN FOOD CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES)
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MISSING COVING FOR WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVING FOR WALL/FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER NOTED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING ROOM. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 25, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 28, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 29, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 31, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2011CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2010CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Las Islas Marias — questions

Did Las Islas Marias pass its last health inspection?
Las Islas Marias at 5401 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jul 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Las Islas Marias?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME, AND SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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