What is Mariscos Luis-ito's health inspection score?

Mariscos Luis-ito has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mariscos Luis-ito last inspected?

Mariscos Luis-ito was last inspected on August 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos Luis-ito have?

Mariscos Luis-ito has 46 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos Luis-ito safe to eat at?

Mariscos Luis-ito has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mariscos Luis-ito

Name: Mariscos Luis-ito
Address: 4225 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 74

4225 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Aug 18, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 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

-5 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

4225 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

12 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

11 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

10 basic

Sep

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
TOP COVER OF PREP LINE COOLER REMOVED AND ALL FOOD UNCOVERED. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER AND MAINTAIN
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN WALK IN COOLER: UNCOVERED WHOLE RAW FISH STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE LETTUCE. BAG OF RAW OYSTERS SITTING ON TOP OF BOX OF AVOCADOS. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
AIR CONDITIONER VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR, OR PROPERLY WRAP TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF SEAFOOD AND VEGETABLE MIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF SEAFOOD MIXTURE FOR $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HELD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR UTILITY PANEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED OPEN SLICED OCTOPUS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WAIT STATION, MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 68.7F ON PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 30LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSRVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVSIORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVSIORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR DISPENSING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED OPEN SLICED OCTOPUS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WAIT STATION, MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR REAR REACH IN COOLER,FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High12 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO RECORD The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (12)

−24 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES NEAR REAR REACH IN COOLER,FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510682 6/2/2021 NOT CORRECTED #10- PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HANDWASH DEVICE LOCATED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDWASH SIGN. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.#37- DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.#39- FOOD BEING STORED IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR RELOCATE IN EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA.#47- IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SALSAS, USING SMALL CONTAINERS (MILK TYPE CONTAINER) NOT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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