RIOS DE SUDAMERICA.
2010-2012 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 72024FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ONLY TO DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF ON MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP COUNTER THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ADOLESCENT COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT AREA (AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN VEGETABLE STORAGE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AND FOLLOW PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDATION FOR COCKROACH ABATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 102023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY DISHMACHINE). MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 192019PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP IN REAR PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOPSIDE LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN ALL CLOSETS AND UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
APR 52019FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT OF ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS ON (2- 10LBS.) PLASTIC BAGS OF FRESH CLAMS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER ON ROLLING CART.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.COS.20LBS. $150.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.1LB.CHILIES,2LBS. PUDDING,2LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATOES,5LBS. COOKED RICE,1LB. CHICKEN SALSA,3LBS. CHIMICHUNGA SAUCE,3LBS. COOKED ONION SAUCE,10LBS.COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS,10LBS. COOKED POTATOES,1-GALLON FISH BROTH.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.37LBS.1-GALLON.$94.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOPSIDE LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,OVENS,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN ALL CLOSETS AND UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2214046 9/7/18 #58.STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS POSTED AND AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IT TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR THE BACK DOOR, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 92017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FROZEN MEATS.
JUN 22017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY TO STORE FROZEN MEATS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found several potentially hazardous foods without labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dirt build up on hot and cold water handles of hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize.
Found slowing draining 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
SEP 92016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Found the following previous minors not corrected from report # 1442130, dated 9/29/15. #32 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #41 MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. #45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. Must correct all. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Found several potentially hazardous foods without labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
Found small amount of orange slimy mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dirt build up on hot and cold water handles of hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found dirt build up on handles of tall, 3 door refrigerator in kitchen area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain all.
Found slowing draining 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
SEP 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. DO NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
AUG 272014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOODS (MEAT) STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER. ALSO LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND STOREAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHEVLING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS (SHELVING AND FAN COVERS). MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM WALL.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.
NOV 62013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, AND HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE HAND SINK, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS FROM WALL,
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA, LIGHT OUT AND BASEMENT AREA TO DIM,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA,
JAN 252013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA.
DEC 272012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the front and second double doors of the food establishment at center bottom not insect/rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry.Must repair make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms.Serious violation 7-38-020.
MUST CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
OCT 302012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 32011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ICE BIN COVERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BARS,CONNECT DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,STOVES,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR BASINS OF SINKS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUNS AT BAR,ICE MACHINE,DISHMACHINE.REPLACE BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN,BAR AREAS,REMOVE DAMAGED WOODEN SHELVINGS IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES ALSO BASEBOARDS BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PEELING AWAY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES ALONG SHELVINGS,AT CEILING ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN,OPENINGS ON WALL BENEATH FRONT SERVER STATION EXPOSED HANDSINK REPAIR WATER SEAPAGE ALONG AT EAST WALL OF BASEMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB OVER KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT PIPES BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN,BAR MUST REPAIR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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