Ceviche
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2019
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Score
Ceviche has been inspected six times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Ceviche's record stops at Dec 4, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ceviche on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOUR SANITATION MANAGER'S, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to install splash guard on exposed hand sink in between sink and drain shelf (to protect clean dishes and cookware). Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found damaged or missing coving where floor meets the walls in the 2nd level dry storage room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG SIDES, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 8, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceviche last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceviche on file is from Dec 4, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceviche?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ceviche.
Has Ceviche's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ceviche have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ceviche means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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