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Restaurant: The New Valois Rest Inc
Address: 1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Feb 7, 2012

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FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM,CRAWL SPACE AND HALLWAY ALONGS WALLS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 18 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT MEAT SAW AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST PAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AND DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,URINALS AND SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREAE.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM GROUT LINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINES,UNDER STORAGE RACKS,UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
Correct By: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPES UNDER WHITE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHEVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, CLOTHES ETC.)
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUOND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
Correct By: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

PREMISES SERVICED BY AMERICAN PEST SOLUTIONS ON 2-1-12.
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.
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.
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.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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