CEVICHE.

Chicago Health Dept

2554-2556 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Dec 2019.

Last inspected Dec 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PREMISES HAS A PURELL BODY FLUID KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOUR SANITATION MANAGER'S, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 12

2017

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Instructed to install splash guard on exposed hand sink in between sink and drain shelf (to protect clean dishes and cookware). Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found grease build up on lower interior of fryer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dust build up on fan covers in 2 walk in coolers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found damaged or missing coving where floor meets the walls in the 2nd level dry storage room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found peeling paint on ceiling in 2nd level dry storage room. Found grease build up on interior of hood. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found slow drain in 3 compartment sink on bar side.(bar not stocked and is not in use.) Instructed must repair and maintain all plumbing, even if not in use.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found used wiping cloths stored in drawer of the "decoration station" (where plates are stored with garnish). Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in clean container with sanitizer solution.

OCT 9

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.

SEP 25

2015

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CUT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SHELL EGGS WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER WAS PROVIDED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT ON AND WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ON THE WIRE RACK ABOVE VEGETABLES AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDES, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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JUL 8

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE SINK DRAIN IS NOT OBSTRUCTED AND TO MAINTAIN.

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