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VALERIO'S TROPICAL BAKESHOP Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

VALERIO'S TROPICAL BAKESHOP (AKA: VALERIO'S) 5033 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Bakery
April 21, 2017 Canvass License #2483618
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP SINKS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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