The New Valois Restaurant

January 31, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: 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.
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: 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.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: 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.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: 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.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: 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.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on October 28, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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