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THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT

1518 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645721

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: "OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213821

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING CHLORINE SANITIZER WITH RESIDUAL ABOVE 200 PPM IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EQUIPMENT WARE WASHING. FOOD HANDLER CHANGED SANTIZER FOR CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANTIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112 OBSERVD HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE HOT WATER FINALE RINSE TEMPERATURE BELOW 180 DEGREES F MACHINE READING AT 0 DEGREES F(GAGE IN DISREPAIR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WARE WASHING MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE. PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED CSI FOR REPAIR OF MACHINE, FINAL RINSE AT 180 AT TIME OF INSPECTION AFTER REPAIR COMPLETED, TAG REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501-16(A)(1)(A) OBSERVED COOKED PORK SAUSAGE IN PREP AREA (COOK LINE) AT 82.7 DEGREES F. MUST HOT HOLD FOOD AT 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SAUSAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN FRONT PREP AREA(WAIT STATION/BUFFET); HAM,PRIME RIB, DRESSING,SOUR CREAM,SLICE TOMATO, CUT LEAFY GREENS, ETC. IN 4 DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 47.7-50.4 DEGREES F; HAM 51.3 DEGREES F, PRIME RIB 49. 8 DEGREES F, SLICED TOMATOS 51.2 DEGREES F, SOUR CREAM 48.0 PRIME RIB 50.1 DEGREES F INSIDEP REP REFRIGERATOR. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX. 20 POUNDS $500 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED BEEF, COOKED POTATO,COOKED PORK, FISH, RICE, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. 4 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER & 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 47.7-50.4 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPALCE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: -602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED HOUSE MADE DRESSING AND PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE THAT UTILIZE HOT WATER FOR SANITIZING NOT REACHING 160 DEGREES F OR PROPER WASHING TEMPRERATURES WASH WATER TEMP 0 DEGREES F( GAGE IN DISREPAIR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED CSI REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN DISREPIAR AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTON VENTS IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071514

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(POT ROAST 160.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED SALADS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 4-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STAFF WASHROOM AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070143

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:5 TRAYS/150 RAW EGGS AT 61.2-68.5F, COOKED BEEF 69.6F, DICED TOMATOES 56.4F, HAM 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989893 ON 3-1-17; 38-REPAIR LEAKING VALVES UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED SALADS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 4-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STAFF WASHROOM AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989893

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND HOLDING UNITS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVES UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989499

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED DICED BEEF DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 60.2F ON PREP TABLE NEAR OMELET STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 3LBS AND $10 OF BEEF. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE 140.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751330 ON 4-5-16:38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS AND HOLDING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP,STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROPERLY ORGANIZE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751330

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (EX. SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE AT THE WAIT STATION IN THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS, SINKS AND URINALS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND WASHROOM VENT COVERS AND REMOVE DUST.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING LINE, UNDER REAR SHELVING RACKS, UNDER REAR STORAGE PALLETS,IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LOCKER ROOM AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO KEEP BASEMENT FLOORS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND IN WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386517

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1386490 10/15/15 NOT CORRECTED #18- STILL FINDING FRONT EMERGENCY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER REPAIRED DOOR DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED#45-STILL IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AT THIS TIME.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA 5- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #29.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386490

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRI AND STANDING WATER IN MOST FLOOR DRAINS,APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AT TOOL STORAGE,BEHIND PAPER STORAGE,ON LEDGE NEAR TILE IN MOTOR AREA IN BASEMENT AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT EMERGENCY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS & FLOOR DRAINS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386237 6/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,POTATOE PEELER,DISH RACKS,BOTH FLOOR MIXERS,INTERIOR OF OVENS,SSAW MACHINE,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ROLLING CART IN DINING AREA.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.#35-MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DISH AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AND FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA 5- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DINING AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386485

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRI AND STANDING WATER IN MOST FLOOR DRAINS,APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AT TOOL STORAGE,BEHIND PAPER STORAGE,ON LEDGE NEAR TILE IN MOTOR AREA IN BASEMENT AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT EMERGENCY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS & FLOOR DRAINS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND OBSERVED VISUALLY THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT CHANGING TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE THAT THE GAUGE COCK IS WORKING.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386237 6/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,POTATOE PEELER,DISH RACKS,BOTH FLOOR MIXERS,INTERIOR OF OVENS,SSAW MACHINE,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ROLLING CART IN DINING AREA.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.#35-MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DISH AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AND FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386237

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP AREA 5- DOOR & SMALL PREP COOLER ,WALK IN FREEZER,LID OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,POTATOE PEELER,DISH RACKS,BOTH FLOOR MIXERS,INTERIOR OF OVENS,SAW MACHINE,BUSS PANS,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS AND DISH MACHINE,ROLLING CART IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,VENTS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT,REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.,PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT,IN FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386214

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN BOTH PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX 80 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.,BOTTOM LANDING TO BASEMENT BEHIND LADDER,IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE DREESING AREA NEAR LEDGES AND SEVERAL OPEN CONTAINERS OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR .ALSO FRONT EMERGENCY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434590 4/7/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AEA AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM STOVE. #33-CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN (MAIN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA).CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.#34-CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,STORAGE AREA,AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT.SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR INMEAT WALK IN COOLER,REMOVE.#35-CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN,AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON CRATES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP AREA 5- DOOR & SMALL PREP COOLER ,WALK IN FREEZER,LID OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,POTATOE PEELER,DISH RACKS,BOTH FLOOR MIXERS,INTERIOR OF OVENS,SAW MACHINE,BUSS PANS,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS AND DISH MACHINE,ROLLING CART IN DINING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,VENTS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS,DISH AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT FRONT LINE HOT HOLDING UNIT,REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.,PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT,IN FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434590

Location recorded for this inspection · THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT · 1518 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM STOVE. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPS AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. (MAIN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA). CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, STORAGE AREAS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTORS IN BASEMENT. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT.

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