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CHEZ VIOLETTE RESTAURANT

2311 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHEZ VIOLETTE RESTAURANT has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2016, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on November 5, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 5, 2010. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • non food contact surfaces of ice machine , cooler shelving, storage shelving in bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • floors under heavy equipment, storage rooms, closets on 1st floor, and bsmt., need clean need cleaning(detailed).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • walls, ceilings that had gaps, exposed wallboard, plaster, raw wood in bsmt.,1st floor storage areas, mop sink closet shall be repair.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • missing light shields in storage room, bsmt. storage areas, shal be provided. light shield not clean need cleaning in prep area, dining areas.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • exhaust vents(ventilation)throughout premises need detailed cleaning.

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