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TAPAS VALENCIA

1530 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAPAS VALENCIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641106

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640475

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624432

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624076

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597438

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT TWO SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH SET OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN DOORS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD ON COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597020

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573426

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF TENDERLOIN, LAMB CHOPS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR SAID ITEMS ON THE MENU. MANAGER PRINTED A NEW MENU WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CHEF ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572936

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546025

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TO HAVE AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545944

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312985

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 1/2 OF DOOR SWEEP MISSING LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEADING INTO PARKING GARAGE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA MISSING HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALCOHOL COOLER LOCATED AT BAR NORTHEAST CORNER WITH BROKEN GASKET, AND BOTTOM INTERIOR FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312656

Location recorded for this inspection · TAPAS VALENCIA · 1530 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1927736.

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