What is Las Islas Marias's health inspection score?

Las Islas Marias has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Las Islas Marias last inspected?

Las Islas Marias was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Las Islas Marias have?

Las Islas Marias has 48 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Las Islas Marias safe to eat at?

Las Islas Marias has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Las Islas Marias serve?

Las Islas Marias serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Las Islas Marias

Name: Las Islas Marias
Address: 8205-8209 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 80

8205-8209 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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American•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

8205-8209 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (RUSTED AND LEAKING) AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SMALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS. SHRIMP AND OTHER SEA FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR BOTH WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND ICE BUILDING UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTIUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2604136 DATED 10/04/2024 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 12/26/2024 4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14: 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Base deductions−8 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING UNIT BEING USED AND IS UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISPENSING LINE OF SANITIZER IN DISREPAIR.UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/31/24 REPORT 2595515 NOT CORRECTED: 55 6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER . INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Base deductions−25 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (3)

−6 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D): MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

Base deductions−11 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SMALL DEAD FLIES NOTED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR WET AND WITH SOME STANDING WATER UNDER FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE 2 EYE STOVE RUSTED AND WITH COBB WEBS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS WITHOUT LIDS INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SHELVES ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INBETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYERS. CAN OPENER HOLDER, MICROWAVE AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL UNDERNEATH ENTIRE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR IN DISREPAIR, CRUMBLING SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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