Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Las Islas Marias
3243 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 6, 2026
22
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 6, 2026
- #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
- #61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616276 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 9, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 25, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 28, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 26, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 19, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 24, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2016 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 20, 2015 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 14, 2015 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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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 3243 N Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jan 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Las Islas Marias?
- The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFI
- 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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