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VALENTINA FOOD TRUCKS LLC

3006 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

VALENTINA FOOD TRUCKS LLC has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 10, 2013. The most recent inspection, on December 8, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 8 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: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 June 13, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 30, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 May 1, 2014. 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 20 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2016. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WASTE BASKET IN THE RESTROOM.FOUND WASTE BASKET WITHOUT A LID.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE RESTROOM DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOUNDS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MAYO INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASH AREA,MOP SINK, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 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
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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