ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Valle's Produce #5 Corporation last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Jun 3, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026.
Has Valle's Produce #5 Corporation ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Sep 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
IBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/NON USED EQUIPMENT (SHELVING UNITS, ETC) AT EXTERIOR SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT MINIMUM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.