Chapati Indian Grill

727 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 3, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Chapati Indian Grill has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 3, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chapati Indian Grill dates to Aug 3, 2017.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chapati Indian Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 3, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 27, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 13, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING LINE: TOFU 116.5F, POTATOES 118.5F, BEEF 115.9F, RICE AT 132.2F. ALSO COOKED VEGETABLE PATTY ON COUNTERTOP AT 58.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 22, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT AND CENTER DRAINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chapati Indian Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chapati Indian Grill on file is from Aug 3, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chapati Indian Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chapati Indian Grill.

Has Chapati Indian Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chapati Indian Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chapati Indian Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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