Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
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Score
Public records show three inspections at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD PLACING ON A FOOD CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE ENGAGED IN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVES, INSTRUCTED PIC TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT PRACTICES REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER GLOVE USAGE TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY AND TO COMPLY WITH HYGIENE STANDARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN FRONT BARISTA AREA EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERCOUNTER AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ON 2ND FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CITY OF CHICAGO VENTILATION DEPARTMENT.
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Apr 10, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICED AVACADO, TOASTED BREAD, AND BACON) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PIC INSTRCUTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISPOSE OF RTE FOODS TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: RAW EGGS AT 61.7F, DICED TOMATO SALSA 58.6F, COOKED POTATOES 58.9F, RAW UNCOOKED PORK BACON AT 53.2F AND BOILED EGGS AT 46.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $750.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN WALK IN ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT ALL ROP PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.9F AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH, FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE THE 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED HANDSINKS ONLY. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO STOP THE PRACTICE AND ONLY USE HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD PLACING ON A FOOD CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE ENGAGED IN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVES, INSTRUCTED PIC TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT PRACTICES REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER GLOVE USAGE TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY AND TO COMPLY WITH HYGIENE STANDARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEAR DISH PIPES FALL COMPLETELY OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN FRONT BARISTA AREA EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERCOUNTER AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ON 2ND FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CITY OF CHICAGO VENTILATION DEPARTMENT.
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Dec 12, 2024
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant.
Has Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant 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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