Venteux Restaurant & Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe, the earliest from 2021. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Venteux Restaurant & Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 2, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2622824 DATED 08/26/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS EXPO AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/26/2025. OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 26, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-81.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, COOKED EGGPLANT(48.6F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL (81.0F), SHREDDED CHEESE(46.8F) AND LIQUID EGGS(46.8)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS EXPO AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/26/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. INSTRUCTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN MULTIPLE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $350 AND WEIGHING 150LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET KNIVES AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TABLEWARE THAT IS PRESET SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED OR PRESET TABLEWARE MAY BE EXPOSED IF UNUSED SETTINGS ARE REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED OR SETTINGS NOT REMOVED WHEN A CONSUMER IS SEATED ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE FURTHER USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH BASEMENT ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING NEAR COOKLINE IN EXPO AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS TO PROTECT FORM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARDS.
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May 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING GLASSWARE IN BAR AREA, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT, WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASES AND WALL SURFACES ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (OYSTERS, PORK, EGGS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Sep 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: No conforming to approved HACCP procedure, found several vacuum packaged chicken bags with no discard date, vacuum packaging fresh fish in walk-in cooler. instructed manager to conform to all HACCP required for special processes. discarded 10 lbs of chicken with no discard date valued at $30. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler with no hair restraints, instructed to wear.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Rusty walls in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in coolers, instructed to provide more lighting
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Oct 5, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATE FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEM COOKED SAUSAGE IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BAR AND ICE MACHINE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2500625 DATED 4/22/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND DUCK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND FIRST EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VINEGAR, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR AND CAFE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL AND FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 22, 2021
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BUILDUP OF GREASE INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN DISHWASHING ROOM NEAR STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HALLWAY AREA USED FOR EQUIPMENT/DISH STORAGE NEXT TO DISHWASHING ROOM DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venteux Restaurant & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe.
Has Venteux Restaurant & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Venteux Restaurant & Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Venteux Restaurant & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Venteux Restaurant & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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