The Violet Hour
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2025
90
Score
The Violet Hour, located at 1520 N Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 3, 2025, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations related to the cleanliness and maintenance of physical facilities and food contact surfaces. Across its 15 recorded inspections, The Violet Hour has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 7, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Oct 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 11, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 16, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
May 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 21, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
74
May 17, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 3, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOLER WITH RUSTING WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF FLOORING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE WALL AND CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE THAT ARE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SEALED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL WALL SECTIONS IN DISREPAIR. VIOLATION PREVIOUSLY NOTED IN REPORT #2609470 DATED DECEMBER 19 2024
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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