Cevicheria y Restaurant Rio Balsas

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 4, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jan 28, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed handwashing sign missing in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed improper thawing of shrimp. Found thawing at room temperature. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as leaving food item in refrigerator over night.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the front entrance door need to be rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed serving/cooking sppons in the rear sdishwashing/ prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed plastic bags being used as sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide three adequate sink stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no lid on the receptacle in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed floors in rear dry storage closet and under the prep tables and cooking equipment in the front in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed two lights not working in the rear dishwashing/ prep area. Instructed to repair/ replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 26, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sign missing in the toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found pots of beef(50.1f) and fish (55.1f) soups in a two-door cooler. In another cooler found cut tomatoes and onions (59.3f), steak (49.2f), steak (49.7f), pork (51.3f), chicken (47.1f), sour cream (46.4f). Approximately 85lbs of product were discarded at $200 worth of product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 65.6f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. Unit was tagged, please review comments for tag removal instructions. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citations issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of shrimp. Found thawing at room temperature. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as leaving food item in refrigerator over night.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance door need to be rodent proof at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed serving/cooking sppons in the rear sdishwashing/ prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bags being used as sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide three adequate sink stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the receptacle in the all-gender toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors in rear dry storage closet and under the prep tbales and cooking equipment in the front in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two lights not working in the rear dishwashing/ prep area. Instructed to repair/ replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jan 16, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the employee restroom not sealed/attached properly. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored improperly in dry storage area. Instructed to store mop properly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields/covers in the dishwash area and employee washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain..

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Dec 10, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease drip catch missing from ventilation hood system at the main cook line, ventilation hood dripping collected grease above cook surfaces and exposed food. Instructed to repair or replace grease drip catch and maintain ventilation hood systems adequately equipped to prevent grease from dripping or draining onto food or equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Dec 3, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease drip catch missing from ventilation hood system at the main cook line, ventilation hood dripping collected grease above cook surfaces and exposed food. Instructed to repair or replace grease drip catch and maintain ventilation hood systems adequately equipped to prevent grease from dripping or draining onto food or equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jun 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent hood and grill backsplash with debris and build up of grease at the stove and over the grill in the food preparation area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for all employees holding certified food managers certificate at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding certified food managers certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. May 21, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items not at the proper temperature in the deep freezer. Freezer ambiant temperature is at 86.7f and salsa at 58.2f and ceviche at 60.2f. Instructed to toss/discard all food items in the freezer. Priority. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooling equipment (freezer) not holding at proper temperature at 70.0f. Tagged deep freezer for improper temperature. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Priority. 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chicken and french fries thawing in a broken deep freezer unit at 70.0f. Instructed to thaw in refrigeration.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly. Instructed to store mop properly as not to harbor insects/pests.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent hood needs cleaning/maintenance at stove and over the grill in the food preparation area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site at the time of inspection at 2:45pm while tcs, time and temperature control for safety, foods were being served. Certified food manager arrived on site at approximately 3:15pm. Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site for all employees holding certified food managers certificate at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding certified food managers certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 11, 2024 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers with no label. Must label.

      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 the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Apr 2, 2024 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 3lbs of chicken at 78.2fand 3lbs of dice chicken at 44.8f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 6lbs at $25. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers with no label. Must label.

      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 the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      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 no sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation system needs deep cleaning over the grill and stove areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Apr 17, 2023 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Apr 11, 2023 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in washroom. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink washroom. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at handwashing sink in washroom. Instructed to provide hand washing signage for all hand washing sinks in the facility

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean