What is Mariscos EL Kora, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. last inspected?

Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. have?

Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. serve?

Mariscos EL Kora, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mariscos EL Kora, Inc.

Name: Mariscos EL Kora, Inc.
Address: 5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 90

5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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

5207-5209 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT RESTRAINT ON BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE CALCIUM LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR RICE IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF WARM WATER AND OIL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner)
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) OR HAVE PRE WRAPPED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SPICE CONTAINERS AT COOKING LINE NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR TOP OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR CASHIER IN POOR REPAIR (TAPED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND PANS AND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND POTS/PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP SHELF AT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TOP OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR CASHIER IN POOR REPAIR (TAPED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND LOOSE CEILING VENT IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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