SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CEVICHERIA Y RESTAURANT RIO BALSAS.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

1161 N PULASKI RD · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2025 · passed

6 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2025
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMP. FOUND THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING FOOD ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11: OBSERVED SERVING/COOKING SPPONS IN THE REAR SDISHWASHING/ PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND POTS OF BEEF(50.1F) AND FISH (55.1F) SOUPS IN A TWO-DOOR COOLER. IN ANOTHER COOLER FOUND CUT TOMATOES AND ONIONS (59.3F), STEAK (49.2F), STEAK (49.7F), PORK (51.3F), CHICKEN (47.1F), SOUR CREAM (46.4F). APPROXIMATELY 85LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 65.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATIONS ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMP. FOUND THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING FOOD ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SERVING/COOKING SPPONS IN THE REAR SDISHWASHING/ PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER THE PREP TBALES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SEALED/ATTACHED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN..

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SEALED TO ADJACENT WALL WITH APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP BETWEEN WALL AND SINK, AND EXPOSED TO SEEPAGE AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND ADJACENT WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE SEALED TO ADJACENT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE DRIP CATCH MISSING FROM VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, VENTILATION HOOD DRIPPING COLLECTED GREASE ABOVE COOK SURFACES AND EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE DRIP CATCH AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS ADEQUATELY EQUIPPED TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING OR DRAINING ONTO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.

DEC 3
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE, MISSING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS FROM COMPANY. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO RECEIVE MISSING SERVICE REPORTS AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE PEST CONTORL LOG BOOK WITH ALL SERVICE REPORTS AND OTHER PEST CONTROL-RELATED INFORMATION IN PRINT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SEALED TO ADJACENT WALL WITH APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP BETWEEN WALL AND SINK, AND EXPOSED TO SEEPAGE AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SEAL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND ADJACENT WALL AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT EXPOSED TO SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE SEALED TO ADJACENT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE DRIP CATCH MISSING FROM VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, VENTILATION HOOD DRIPPING COLLECTED GREASE ABOVE COOK SURFACES AND EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE DRIP CATCH AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS ADEQUATELY EQUIPPED TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING OR DRAINING ONTO FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.

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JUN 7
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT HOOD AND GRILL BACKSPLASH WITH DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GREASE AT THE STOVE AND OVER THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 2:45PM WHILE TCS, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE DEEP FREEZER. FREEZER AMBIANT TEMPERATURE IS AT 86.7F AND SALSA AT 58.2F AND CEVICHE AT 60.2F. INSTRUCTED TO TOSS/DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE FREEZER. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT (FREEZER) NOT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 70.0F. TAGGED DEEP FREEZER FOR IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES THAWING IN A BROKEN DEEP FREEZER UNIT AT 70.0F. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN REFRIGERATION.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AS NOT TO HARBOR INSECTS/PESTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT HOOD NEEDS CLEANING/MAINTENANCE AT STOVE AND OVER THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 11
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 2
2024
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 78.2FAND 3LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 44.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEEDS DEEP CLEANING OVER THE GRILL AND STOVE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APR 11
2023
FAILED
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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