APR 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL VALLE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
806 N WINCHESTER AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2014 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 4 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
APR 222014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1261229 ON 7-19-13. 32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF 3-DOOR COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 192013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 172013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JUN 62013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#679857 DATE 04-12-2012 NOT CORRECTED(33)DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE,SHELVING,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE ETC(34)DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR COOLER KITCHEN(35)FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA(36)FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN(38)VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING ALSO HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT OVER THE COOKING LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED MUST LABEL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTNENT SINK
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT REAR KICHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALSO REAR STORAGE ROON WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED CEILING TILES HAS WATER STAINES ALSO WALLS BEHIND COFFEE AREA NEED CLEANING
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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APR 122012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
APR 52012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR SIDE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE,SHELVINGS,COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR COOLER KITCHEN .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING ALSO HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS OVER THE COOKING LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
JAN 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHESTER FREEZER, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CUTTING BOARD AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. MUST CAP OFF UNUSED TOILET COMMODE IN UNUSED BATHROOM, BEING USED AS A STORAGE SPACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
AUG 242010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2010
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THRUOUT KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. THE CAPPUCHINO MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACKFLOW DEVICE PLUMED-IN, OR REMOVE IF NOT USING.
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