What is Mariscos Almada's health inspection score?

Mariscos Almada has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mariscos Almada last inspected?

Mariscos Almada was last inspected on March 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos Almada have?

Mariscos Almada has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos Almada safe to eat at?

Mariscos Almada has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos Almada serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mariscos Almada

Name: Mariscos Almada
Address: 9485 S EWING AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 67

9485 S EWING AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/27/2025

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Mar 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-14 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−26 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING INSIDE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW SHRIMP UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (LIDS, CUPS, CONTAINERS) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med8 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

34/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG DATED AND SIGNED OF LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED OF SHELLFISH ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISK ON ALL FULLY COOKED ITEMS ON MENU,MUST ONLY ASTERISK RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE OF UNUSED BAR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON BUCKETS AND CRATES THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES AND BUCKETS USED FOR FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA ,HOLE IN WALL & BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566522 11/3/22 NOT CORRECT #53- 5-501.17 : OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#57- 2-102.13 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ,NOTICED IT STORED INSIDE A FOLDER WITH INSPECTION REPORT .A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(COS)

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE BASE OF TWO OF THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE LID FOR THE TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345836 DATE 11/18/19. Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Base deductions−14 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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