Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE NEW VALOIS RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection date
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.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319742
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
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155069
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: DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAK ALONG EAST WALL IN BASMENT. SEAL OPENING IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN LEDGES BEHIND COMPRESSORS IN BASEMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STANDING MIXER IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155053
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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS ON LEDGE BEHIND BULK TRASH CONTAINERS, LADDERS, DRY WALL IN BASEMENT, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND COMPRESSORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAK ALONG EAST WALL IN BASMENT. SEAL OPENING IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670282
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS, FORKS, SPOONS ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER COFFEE MACHINES. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. SEAL LOOSE TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED DOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE. REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
673294
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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OVER 300 RAW EGGS 63.8-64.2F STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER MILK CRATES ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN BASEMENT, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND COMPRESSOR EQUIPMENT IN WEST BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS, FORKS, SPOONS ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPAIR GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER COFFEE MACHINES. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN WEST BASEMENT. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. SEAL LOOSE TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED DOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE. REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE SANITARY CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531632
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531596
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUOND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHEVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, CLOTHES ETC.)
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531433
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: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545342
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: MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545328
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM,CRAWL SPACE AND HALLWAY ALONGS WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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