VALERIO'S

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 67 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED: 50 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE DANISHES, 15 POUNDS OF SWEET RICE PASTRIES, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN STUFFED DANISHES,AND 6 POUNDS OF HOT DOG STUFFED DANISHES ($600). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PREP ROOM BACKDOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THE GAP IS SEALED TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHES ARE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE MAKING MACHINE WITH THE ICE COOP HANDLE DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ICE SCOOP IS PLACED IN A LOCATION THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BULKY BAKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO CREATE A WRITTEN CLEAN-IN-PLACE PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POT WITH OLD POT THAT WAS DAMAGED WITH DENTS AND CAKED UP GREASE, AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH MISSING PIPE UNDEREATH HANDWASHING SINK. SINK CANNOT BE RUN WITHOUT WASTE WATER BEING DISPOSED TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR IMMEDIATELY, EMPLOYEES ARE TO USE ALTERNATIVE BATHROOMS WITHIN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXER AND MIXING BOWL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORRAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FANS CONTAINING DUST ACCUMULATION BLOWING ON FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FANS AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOOD MANAGER. ANY/ ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TAMALES WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE TERMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER SOILED WITH GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP AND FLOODS FLOOD OF REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A PROPERLY DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAY ROUND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS UNDERNEATH WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILDUP ON HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:20 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM METERED HANDSINK WITH HOT WATER RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 7 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WATER RUNS A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 67-69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW OR TIME AS A CONTROL PROCEDURES ARE PROPERLY FOLLOWED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD, 120 OUNCES OF MEAT BUN, 624 OUNCES OF MEAT BOX AND 140 OUNCES OF CHEESE BALLS ( TOTAL VALUE $491.37 FOR DISCARDED ITEMS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE AND GRAY ROUND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS UNDERNEATH WOODEN PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ABOVE THREE COMPATMENT SINK ON DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINERS OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT WITH A DUSTY COVER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS IN REAR HANDSINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AND LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS SURROUNDING STOVE TOPS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED SMALL ROLLING RACK WITH WOODEN TOP HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR COVERED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON WALL AT BASE OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA IN GOOD CONDITION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2556521 DATED 5-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. . VIOLATION 49.OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS MENTIONED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: FOUND PACKAGED PORK/CHICKEN BUNS ON SHELVING UNITS WITH NO TIME/DATE. ALSO, 18 CHICKEN FILLED BUNS AT 68.4F AND 68.3F AND 24 PORK FILLED BUNS AT 68.5F AND 67.6F. FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TCS FOODS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND IMPROPERLY WRITTEN TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 42 CHICKEN/PORK FILLED BUNS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND CLEANING RAGS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST STORE INSIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COUNTERS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXER AND DOUGH CUTTER UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN WAREWASHING PROCEDURES FOR THESE ITEMS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED HOT HOLD UNIT AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE KIT OR CLEAN-UP ITEMS. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASH ROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP LID AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE SPILLS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE MENTIONED CEILING TILES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT ON SIDE OF LARGE OVEN AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS AND REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORING BAKING EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK ITEMS--MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RAISED SHELFS TO ELEAVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.