Rios De Sudamerica
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Rios De Sudamerica 17 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 13 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 17, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 19, 2019
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOPSIDE LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN ALL CLOSETS AND UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP IN REAR PREP AREA
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Apr 5, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT OF ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP IN REAR PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TOPSIDE LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN ALL CLOSETS AND UNDER STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sep 7, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR THE BACK DOOR, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : 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.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several potentially hazardous foods without labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slowing draining 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several potentially hazardous foods without labels. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found slowing draining 3 compartment sink in front bar area. Must repair and maintain.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE LIQUOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS AND DUST FROM WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS FROM WALL,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA, LIGHT OUT AND BASEMENT AREA TO DIM,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA.
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Dec 27, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
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May 3, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rios De Sudamerica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rios De Sudamerica on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rios De Sudamerica?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Rios De Sudamerica.
Has Rios De Sudamerica's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rios De Sudamerica have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rios De Sudamerica means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rios De Sudamerica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rios De Sudamerica is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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