Chant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Chant has 27 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Chant scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Jan 6, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADVISED MANAGER ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO CLEAN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Mar 28, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CORNERS.
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90
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS.OBSERVED 1 LARGE LIVE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BOOTH IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH ON SHELF ON TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHOES IN BASEMENT. OBSEVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN LOCKER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES FLYING AREA SHOES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES, PIPES AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT TRACKS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS OF HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPS OF RAW MEAT AND FISH. FOUND 4LBS OF SALMON AT 54F, 4LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 54.3F AND 6LBS OF CAT FISH AT 54F IN SAME COOLER. OTHER ITEMS IN COOLER WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OUT OF TEMP ITEMS VALUED AT $54.00 (14LBS TOTAL). PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 15, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF SOME REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMNT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; IF THOSE EXPIRED ARE STILL EMPLOYEES HERE; THEY MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 4, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH GRILL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM; SEAL OPENING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Mar 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY N PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER REMINDERS AND DISCLOSURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING AND BASEMENT LIQUOR AREA ON OTHER SIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Feb 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods in walk in and in lower interiors of prep coolers without proper labels. Observed dry storage items throughout kitchen without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must label all dry storage good with name. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice accumulation in freezer in rear prep and in basement. Must defrost 2 freezers, remove ice accumulation, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed ice chest freezer in rear with excessive rust inside. Must remove rust or paint interior of ice chest. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed several areas of basement dry storage area without holes in the ceiling. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed sewage waste pipe directly over dry storage area. Must completely encase all sewage waste pipes or relocated dry storage items. Observed several areas where previously installed insulation around sewage waste pipe is damaged or in disrepair. Must replace with smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.
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Sep 27, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED LOBSTER RANGOONS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEWARE(MULTI-USE FORKS AND KNIVES) NOT PROTECTED ON DINING TABLES. ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 10, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS 61.5F AND TOFU 62.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER WASHBOWL IN KITCHEN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO THE BAR SODA GUN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN INTO THE HAND SINK.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA,IN THE EAST BASEMENT, THE WEST BASEMENT, AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE END OF THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO THE BAR SODA GUN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAY NOT DRAIN INTO THE HAND SINK. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
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Mar 20, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND FILTERS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL AT OPENING IN WALL IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,MISSING VENTILATION UNIT COVER AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Apr 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MAY NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Feb 15, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN BOILER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER MIXER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF ROLLING CART, 5 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, FRYER CABINETS.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 23, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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90
May 20, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS. (AT BAR ICE BIN AND AT REAR ICE MACHINE)
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86
May 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND OPENING ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR FROM REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-75 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ALL WEST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOM AND IN MAIN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND PREP TABLE ALONG EAST WALL. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS AT ICE CHEST BEHIND BAR TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS. (AT BAR ICE BIN AND AT REAR ICE MACHINE)
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82
Aug 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN THE ORIGIONAL CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPTMENT REMOVING ALL DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN REAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER, SEAL SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT, REMOVING DUST FROM THE VENT COVERS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN AND WALK IN COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Chant.
Has Chant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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