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Mariscos El Oceano

5960 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 12, 2026

12

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 12, 2026

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #38INSECTS, 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.
  3. #47FOOD & 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.
  4. #47FOOD & 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.
  5. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #49NON-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.
  7. #56ADEQUATE 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 history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 12, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 2, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2021LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2021LicenseNot ReadyRisk 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.

Other inspected places in 60638

Danny'S Pizza Place6021 S Archer AveRiviera Grill6435 W Archer AveEl Gallo Giro, Inc.6531 W 63rd StGiorginos Pizza5723 W 63rd StJewel Food Store #37216107 S Archer AveVince'S Pizza6217 W 63rd St

Mariscos El Oceano — questions

Did Mariscos El Oceano pass its last health inspection?
Mariscos El Oceano at 5960 S Archer Ave was inspected on Aug 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Mariscos El Oceano?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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