El Valle Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2014
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El Valle Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 29, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Valle Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1261229 ON 7-19-13. 32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS ON PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF 3-DOOR COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 19, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 17, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#679857 DATE 04-12-2012 NOT CORRECTED(33)DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE,SHELVING,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE ETC(34)DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHTOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR COOLER KITCHEN(35)FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA(36)FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN(38)VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING ALSO HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT OVER THE COOKING LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED MUST LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTNENT SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT REAR KICHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALSO REAR STORAGE ROON WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED CEILING TILES HAS WATER STAINES ALSO WALLS BEHIND COFFEE AREA NEED CLEANING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Apr 12, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#679577.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FOUND REAR SIDE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE,SHELVINGS,COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND THE 3 DOOR COOLER KITCHEN .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING ALSO HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS OVER THE COOKING LINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.
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Jan 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHESTER FREEZER, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CUTTING BOARD AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST CAP OFF UNUSED TOILET COMMODE IN UNUSED BATHROOM, BEING USED AS A STORAGE SPACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THRUOUT KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. THE CAPPUCHINO MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACKFLOW DEVICE PLUMED-IN, OR REMOVE IF NOT USING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Valle Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Valle Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Valle Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Valle Restaurant.
Has El Valle Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Valle Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Valle 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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