PASS
Risk 1 (High)
VENENOS, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 26, 2025
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #2069681
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: PLATES AND STYROFOAM CUPS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN FOOD PRODUCTS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS (CONSOMME, CEVICHE, AND DRY STORAGE ITEMS). INSTD TO REMOVE OUT OF PRODUCT AND PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: MALE FOOD HANDLR WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. ADDITIONAL MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #40
MINOR
Violation Details
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: MALE FOOD HANDLR WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. ADDITIONAL MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection