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Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas

4545 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 27, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas's record stops at Sep 27, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
52
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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86
Jan 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE TOP SURFACE.
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95
Dec 27, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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
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74
Feb 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**
3
82
Jun 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES FOR STORING MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,FOOD SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 27, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A LARGE REFRIGERATOR FOR HIS OPERATION FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
2
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
Sep 18, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
2
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND THE CUSTOMER.
16
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
22
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas on file is from Sep 27, 2023. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas.

Has Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cevicheria Rio Balsas — Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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