Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Mariscos Luis-Ito
4225 W 47th St, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Aug 3, 2026
13
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 3, 2026
- #14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY,JUNE AND JULY 2026 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-64.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, FISH(46.0-64.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(55.4F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(48.1F), COLE SLAW(49.8F), SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS(46.2-49.6F), SHRIMP(56.2F), BACON AND SHRIMP(45.5-55.8F), BACON(53.4F), SHREDDED CHEESE(46.0F), SCALLOPS(48.9F),SHREDDED LETTUCE(47.0F), JELLO CONTAINING MILK(46.0F) AND FLAN(46.2F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 61LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- #25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE RAW OR CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION AND AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 39.7F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS FOOD AT 41F OR LESS OR AS PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE, EASTSIDE EXIT AND REAR EXIT(NEAR WALK IN COOLER) DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- #44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLE TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ON RIGHT DRAINBOARD.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS AND DRAWER OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND TOP DRAWER OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN TWO OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
- #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 7, 2017 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Mariscos Luis-Ito — questions
- Did Mariscos Luis-Ito pass its last health inspection?
- Mariscos Luis-Ito at 4225 W 47th St was inspected on Aug 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Mariscos Luis-Ito?
- The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY,JUNE AND JULY 2026 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN
- 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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