Chalet Chicago

228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Other
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Chalet Chicago, the earliest from 2010. Chalet Chicago was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chalet Chicago on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED THREE NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.11: OBSERVED A OPENING LEFT OF THE MOP SINK AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT COMING ON WHEN KNOB IS TURNED ON AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO TURN COLD WATER ON TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT NEAR THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL EDGE NEAR THE MOP SINK COMING LOOSE EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER FOR EXHAUST IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL VENT COVER FOR EXHAUST IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR UNDERNEATH SOUTHSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FIRST FLOOR BAR UNDERNEATH SOUTHSIDE ICE BIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING WASH GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WASH GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MOVING TO ANY TEMPERATURE ON GAUGE. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A OPENING LEFT OF THE MOP SINK AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT COMING ON WHEN KNOB IS TURNED ON AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO TURN COLD WATER ON TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT NEAR THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL EDGE NEAR THE MOP SINK COMING LOOSE EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER FOR EXHAUST IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL VENT COVER FOR EXHAUST IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR UNDERNEATH SOUTHSIDE ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FIRST FLOOR BAR UNDERNEATH SOUTHSIDE ICE BIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A OPENING LEFT OF THE MOP SINK AT THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT NEAR THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL EDGE NEAR THE MOP SINK COMING LOOSE EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING.
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Dec 18, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KICTHEN COOKLINE CASTER WHEELS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT BACK STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF CHOPPED LETTUCE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE RAW MEATS ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. LETTUCE DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT.. ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER MOUNTED WITH A SCREW ON WALL AT FIRST FLOOR, BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN BASEMENT'S ICE MAKER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER DISH AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALLS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SMOOTH EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE BASEMENT'S DISH MACHINE CAUSING MILDEW TO FORM ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REMOVE MILDEW.
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May 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE DRY GOODS LIKE SUGAR, POTATO CHIPS, ETC. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED BAKING SHEETS, OLD MAINTENANCE BOARDS AND MATERIALS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE FRONT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BOTTLE BRUSH WASHER FOR THE GLASS WATER BOTTLES. MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH WASHER ON PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINING 2ND FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. AT SAME FOUND POOR WATER PRESSURE AND LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME. .ALSO FOUND LOOSE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LINE HAND SINK. FOUND A NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM (1ST ROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDHP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES MUST. PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THEIR IDHP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.MUST OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND OVER FLOWING GARBAGE IN THE OUTSIDE GARGABE DUMPSTER AREA. ABOVE STATED AREA MUST ALWAYS BE WELL MAINTAINED WITHOUT ANY OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BOTTLE BRUSH WASHER FOR THE GLASS WATER BOTTLES. MUST PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH WASHER ON PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SLOW DRAINING 2ND FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. AT SAME FOUND POOR WATER PRESSURE AND LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME. .ALSO FOUND LOOSE HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LINE HAND SINK. FOUND A NON-WORKING EXHAUST VENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM (1ST ROOM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDHP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES MUST. PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER'S WITH THEIR IDHP FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.MUST OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF LID AND GREASE ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS STORED OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF TWO (2) SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR) TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.3F AND 48.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-VEGGIE BURGER 53.1F, COOKED POTATOES 45.4F, HAMBURGERS 46.2F, HAM 45.2F, CHICKEN 44.9F, SHORT RIB BEEF 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH NO GLOVES ON AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS, WHILE OTHER WHILE WEARING GLOVES WERE NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HANDS.NOTED EMPLOYEE WEARING JEWELRY (RINGS ON FINGERS) WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP;NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WIPE THEIR FACE WITH HANDS THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HAND AND FINALLY STILL NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TOUCHED THE TRASH CAN ;THEN WIPED THE KNIFE WITH A RACK AND FINALLY PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED, CHANGES GLOVES AND WASH HAND WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.7-49.1F, BEEF AT 45.8-47.1F, CHICKEN STOCK AT 46F, PORK AT 44.4F, MILK AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 53.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 51.8F, SHELL EGGS AT 45.6F, BUTTER AT 44.2F, SALAMI AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 668# OF FOOD WORTH $4,001. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. ALSO, THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE HAD AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF <100F ACCORDING TO THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE IS REACHED AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F IS REACHED. MANAGER CALLED A REPAIR TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WAS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS FULL OF WASTE AND LITTER STORED ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT DISPOSED OF THE GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE WASHROOM HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 30LBS OF CHICKEN STOCK STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER AT 65.4F, 20LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 50.6F. BOTH ITEMS WERE COVERD TIGHTLY AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLR A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $300.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BAKERY AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED NEAR BROOMS AND DUST PANS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL CONTAMINENTS AWAY FROM OPEN FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL BASE COVERINGS UNDER DISH WASHING SINK IN BSMT ALLOWING DIRT TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRIPPING CONDENSATION PIPE ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN BSMT BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jan 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- shelves at basement paint storage room, prep coolers door rubber gaskets with food accumilation and slight lime build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floor under and around all equipment throughout prep area and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace all burned out ceiling light bulbs at prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must elevate all items 6" off floor throughout basement or remove items to prevent potential pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chalet Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chalet Chicago on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chalet Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chalet Chicago.

Has Chalet Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chalet Chicago have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chalet Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chalet Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chalet Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.