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Chez Violette Restaurant

2311 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
French
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chez Violette Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On Jan 17, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Chez Violette Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 17, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Chez Violette Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DRY STORE SHELVINGS,,UNDR AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND CHEST BFREEZER,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER (SHOES AND SOME CLOTHES OF THE EMPLOYEES,AND RUBBER MAT) ON THE TOP OF THE STAIR ON BOTH EAST AND WEST SIDE OF THE STAIR GOING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA OR PROVIDE A LOCKER ROOM FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR SHOES. NOT ON TOP OF THE STAIR GOING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVEINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LOCATION IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE SHELVES WITH THE CLEAN DISHES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Nov 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 5, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom of door, and middle of doors, shal be repair.garage door for storage area had gaps on bottom, side of door shall be repair. no citation issued due to license inspection on 11/05/2010.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: above had no grease trap for 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, must provide grease trap for 3 compartment sink in order to pass license inspection.no citation issued due to license inspection on 11/05/2010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of ice machine , cooler shelving, storage shelving in bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, storage rooms, closets on 1st floor, and bsmt., need clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceilings that had gaps, exposed wallboard, plaster, raw wood in bsmt.,1st floor storage areas, mop sink closet shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: missing light shields in storage room, bsmt. storage areas, shal be provided. light shield not clean need cleaning in prep area, dining areas.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)throughout premises need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Violette Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Violette Restaurant on file is from Jan 17, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Violette Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chez Violette Restaurant.

Has Chez Violette Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chez Violette Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chez Violette Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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