More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Junior's Mariscos And Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Sep 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Junior's Mariscos And Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 24, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Nov 3, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/DEBRIS OR REPLACE SHELVING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Nov 3, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Sep 24, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/DEBRIS OR REPLACE SHELVING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/DEBRIS OR REPLACE SHELVING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.