Venteux Restaurant & Cafe

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles, etc)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more live small flies on walls, ceilings, and flying around in bar area,dining area,prep areas, dish washing area,rear hallway.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/5/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed baskets and boxes of food items stored on floor in cofffee prep area must elevate off of floor to prevent cross contamination.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing plastic gloves while handling ready to eat foods.(cos)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed worn door gaskets on several prep coolers ,loose ice machine panel in beverage area must repair and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate black waste water /sewage backing up and foul smell from floor drain and pooling onto floor in main prep area when water was turned on at hand sink.engineers rodded floor drain during inspection and effected areas are now cleaned and maintained.(priority 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up in floor drains throughout premises must clean and maintain to prevent insects.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2623321 9/4/25 #44-4-904.13: observed preset knives and forks on tables in dining room. Instructed tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted or preset tableware may be exposed if unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated or settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use#53-.5-501.17: observed no covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms for sanitary products and maintain.6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles near cookline in expo area. Instructed to smootly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing near cookline in expo area for ease of cleanability.#57-2-102.13: expired proof of…

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.13: observed preset knives and forks on tables in dining room. Instructed tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted or preset tableware may be exposed if unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated or settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms for sanitary products and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles near cookline in expo area. Instructed to smootly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing near cookline in expo area for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.13: observed preset knives and forks on tables in dining room. Instructed tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted or preset tableware may be exposed if unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated or settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms for sanitary products and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles near cookline in expo area. Instructed to smootly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing near cookline in expo area for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity in areas such as expo area and bar. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 8/26/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed preset knives and forks on tables in dining room. Instructed tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted or preset tableware may be exposed if unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated or settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed temperature of wash solution at high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 142f. Instructed the temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize may not be less than 160f, instructed to repair high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in both basement all gender employee washrooms for sanitary products and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floor tiles near cookline in expo area. Instructed to smootly regrout in between floor tiles where grout is missing near cookline in expo area for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on condensor fan covers in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean condensor fan covers in walk in cooler.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard trays stored facing up at the end of cookline. Instructed to invert all single service trays to protect form overhead contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove rust and detail clean fan guards.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware not inverted or covered. Instructed manager to invert or cover tableware or reset upon customer seating.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles stored inside 3-compartment sink in bar area. Instructed manager to remove all unused items and maintain 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall bases and wall surfaces along walls behind 3-compartment sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on compressor unit, walls and ceilings inside walk-in cooler, walls, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles and light shields in rear prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shields in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler with no hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Rusty walls in walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in coolers, instructed to provide more lighting

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed salt and seasoning out of the original containers and in containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crate for elevation at the kitchen area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex employees toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and dish areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in the dish area. Instructed to replace

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed vinegar, salt and sugar out of the original containers and in containers prep station without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods with common name that are out of the original containers.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook available. Instructed manager to provide. Logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate insects control, found about 50 live fruit flies scattered through out bar and ice machine station. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar and cafe. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed some use of milk crates for elevation at dry storage in basement area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall and floor.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex employees toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed materials used for construction throughout establishment. Must remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found buildup of grease inside fryers located on cooks line. Instructed management to clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found hole in wall in dishwashing room near storage rack. Instructed management to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hallway area used for equipment/dish storage next to dishwashing room does not have adequate lighting. Instructed to provide.