Mariscos La Palma
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Score
MARISCOS LA PALMA, located at 6038-6040 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in eight minor violations. Across 30 inspections, MARISCOS LA PALMA has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Aug 16, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
37
Aug 12, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 18, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 11, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Oct 4, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Feb 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 7, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 10, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 16, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 25, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jul 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 29, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 22, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 6, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER COLD RUNNING POTABLE WATER OR REFRIGERATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA BEING HELD WITH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TOILET WATER TANK (COVERED WITH CARDBOARD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LID WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH WATER DAMAGE AND BROWN STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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