CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CEVICHERIA Y RESTAURANT RIO BALSAS in an inspection dated 04/11/2023.
Located at 1161 N PULASKI RD in the Humboldt Park area, the establishment serves the local community. The Humboldt Park neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.
The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: 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.. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The third violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Comments: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.
The fourth violation concerned thermal management. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: 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. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/11/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.; UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11: OBSERVED SERVING/COOKING SPPONS IN THE REAR SDISHWASHING/ PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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; APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.; UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING/COOKING SPPONS IN THE REAR SDISHWASHING/ PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SEALED/ATTACHED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN..; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.; PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.; APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES THAWING IN A BROKEN DEEP FREEZER UNIT AT 70.0F. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN REFRIGERATION.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY AS NOT TO HARBOR INSECTS/PESTS.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT HOOD NEEDS CLEANING/MAINTENANCE AT STOVE AND OVER THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.; PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.; PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.; THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. MUST LABEL.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM NEEDS DEEP CLEANING OVER THE GRILL AND STOVE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.; MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.; PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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).; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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; ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY; TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING..
Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
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