CEVICHERIA Y RESTAURANT RIO BALSAS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.