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MARISCOS EL KORA

5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60632

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
September 2, 2026
Type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (13)

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

    OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS IN WALK IN AND WRAPPED PLATES OF FRESH OYSTERS IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS OR ON WRAPPED PLATES. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS AND PLATES OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $102 AND WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

    OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE INTERIOR UPPER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS AND TRAYS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENTS OF LEFT AND MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT RIGHT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND OBSERVED LEFT KNOB LEAKING ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BULDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA(NEAR WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED DIMLY LIT WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER(IN SAME AREA AS WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED STOVE WITH TWO BURNERS IN PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.