CEVICHERIA RIO BALSAS

4545 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant

15 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJun 24, 2026
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 4-602.11(B-E)--- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 11, 2026
8 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MAKER/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. (**SEE COMMENTS).
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL AND PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MAKER LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
Non-InspectionMay 26, 2026
0 infractions
Non-InspectionMar 17, 2025
0 infractions
Non-InspectionJan 29, 2025
0 infractions
Non-InspectionApr 11, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassSep 27, 2023
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 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.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Non-InspectionSep 19, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassJan 21, 2021
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE TOP SURFACE.
CanvassDec 27, 2019
4 infractions
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 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
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 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
License Re-InspectionFeb 6, 2019
2 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**
License Re-InspectionJun 20, 2018
3 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - 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
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES FOR STORING MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,FOOD SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionJun 13, 2018
3 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - Inspector Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A LARGE REFRIGERATOR FOR HIS OPERATION FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
License Re-InspectionSep 27, 2017
3 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A LARGE REFRIGERATOR FOR HIS OPERATION FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LicenseSep 18, 2017
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLE AND THE CUSTOMER.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DROP SELLING OVER FOOD PREP AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.