SEP 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CEVICHERIA RIO BALSAS.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
4545 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 27, 2023 · passed
2 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON WESTSIDE WALL OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, LEGS ON WOODEN TABLE HOLDING MICROWAVE AND BACKSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL WOOD, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE TOP SURFACE.
DEC 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED CEVICHE IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A PREPARE AND A DISCARD DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
FEB 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**
JUN 202018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED WITH NEWLY INSTALLED COOLER.(EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST NOT BE BLOCKED,NOTHING IN,OR IN FRONT OF HANDSINK),MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2088946 DATED:09/27/2017. 35 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP CEILING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS. 12/18/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES FOR STORING MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,FOOD SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 272017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A LARGE REFRIGERATOR FOR HIS OPERATION FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 182017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND THE CUSTOMER.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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