Velour Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

     OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS IN REAR PREP COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES IT IS HOME PREPARED FOOD STORED HERE FOR PERSONAL USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND ONLY STORE FOOD PURCHASED FROM LICENSED DISTRIBUTORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

2. Mar 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS OCTOPUS, SALMONS, STEAK, SHRIMP, TUNA BEEF TENDERLOIN THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION #29.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

3. Mar 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED CUPS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE USE FOR SCOOPING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

4. Jul 5, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     4-301.16--MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19--MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-301.14--ELECTRIC OVEN OPERATES AT 21.6-28.7 KILOWATTS. ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT OPERATES ABOVE 11 KILOWATTS MUST HAVE A VENILATION HOOD.

5. Jun 27, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     MILK REACH-IN COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA OBSERVED WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. ALL COOLER EQUIPMENT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PREP/DUMP SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL RESTROOM DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     ELECTRIC OVEN OPERATES AT 21.6-28.7 KILOWATTS. ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT OPERATES ABOVE 11 KILOWATTS MUST HAVE A VENILATION HOOD.