Canvass
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mariscos Almada
9485 S Ewing Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Mariscos Almada last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Sep 27, 2023 to Oct 15, 2026.
- Has Mariscos Almada ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 27, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 27, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 14, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official Wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING INSIDE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (LIDS, CUPS, CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 27, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source