Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe

3006 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Other
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2016
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 19, 2016. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe since Jul 19, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History
Jul 19, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WASTE BASKET IN THE RESTROOM.FOUND WASTE BASKET WITHOUT A LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRI AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES; I.E. CAR CHAIRS, BOXES ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS UP SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY. ALSO MUST NOT KEEP BUCKETS FULL OF DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST EMPTY OUT BUCKETS OF DIRTY MOP WATER.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOUNDS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MAYO INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRI AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES; I.E. CAR CHAIRS, BOXES ETC.
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Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE LOCATED ON WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.ALSO,REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP BOX AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE KITCHEN AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND AROUND ONION BAGS ON SHELF. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE DISHWASH AREA IS LEFT OPEN,INSTRUCTED TO SECURE DOOR AND ENSURE IS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SLICER AND TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,POTATO PEELER ETC.AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE LOCATED ON WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.ALSO,REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP BOX AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASH AREA,MOP SINK, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
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May 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED, DRAIN WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR, AND REMOVE RUSTY METAL WASHERS FROM SINK DRAIN AREA, NOT DESIGN FOR SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
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Jun 10, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. OWNER'S FRIEND WENT OUT TO BUY DOOR SWEEP AND WAS ABLE TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. NO CITATION ISSUED ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER;REACH IN COOLER; MOP SINK;INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND HOLES THRU-OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD -UP,AND THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe on file is from Jul 19, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe.

Has Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Valentina Food Trucks Llc — the Slide Shoppe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.