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Mariscos La Palma

6038-6040 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

May 28, 2026

34

Inspections on record

20

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on May 28, 2026

  1. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA ON HOT LINE WITH TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF RUST ON ALL SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE SEAFOOD IS HELD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BEING HELD WITH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TOILET WATER TANK (COVERED WITH CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LID WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH WATER DAMAGE AND BROWN STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 28, 2026Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2026ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 29, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2024Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2021ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2017CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2014Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 22, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2013License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 18, 2013LicenseFailRisk 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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Mariscos La Palma — questions

Did Mariscos La Palma pass its last health inspection?
Mariscos La Palma at 6038-6040 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on May 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 34 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Mariscos La Palma?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLD UNITS 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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