Pass

Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas

4545 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026

Mariscos Estilo Rio Balsas was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.12---observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the grease on the outside and inside of the deep fryer, underneath the cooking grill and prep table and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employee. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood table top surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.**

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no clean up procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.**

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  11. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide additional storage shelves for storing multi-use kitchen utensils,food supplies and maintain.

  12. Not Ready

    License Re-Inspection · Not Ready

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A LARGE REFRIGERATOR FOR HIS OPERATION FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have a drop selling over food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a grease trap under 3 compartment sink

  13. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Premises must provide a large refrigerator for his operation for proper food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have a drop selling over food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a grease trap under 3 compartment sink.

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a sneeze guard between the front prep table and the customer.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a chemical test kit for the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have a drop selling over food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a grease trap under 3 compartment sink.

More in ZIP 60651

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.