Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
47
Score
Public records show six inspections at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe's latest score of 47 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT AND ASSOCIATED PROCEDURE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. MANAGER STATES A 3RD PARTY IS RESPOSNIBLE FOR CLEANING UP EVENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST KIT FOR FACILITY FROM OFFICE LOCATION ON CAMPUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES DAIRY AND SANDWICHES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE SHOWED UP AFTER THE START OF THE INSPECTION FROM SEPARATE LOCATION ON CAMPUS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK TO BE BROKEN OFF THE WALL AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES AND ON TOP OF PACKAGES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSON ITEMS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE AND FOOD ITEMS.
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Nov 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1960724 9/19/16 #18- STILL FINDING APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOORS EAST & WEST .FACILITY MANAGER ON SITE TO REPAIR DOORS AT THIS TIME TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Sep 20, 2016
Reinspection
3 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED APPX."1-2 " ALONG EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF EAST AND WEST ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LID ON GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS5LBS. YOGURT PARFAIT 45.1F-46.9F,10.7 LBS. YOGURT 45.4F-46.7F,4.98 LBS. HUMMUS 45.5F-46.2F,1.2 LBS CEASAR SALAD 44.9F-46.4F,1.1LBS.CHICKEN SALAD 45.2F-45.9F,3.45LBS COBB SALAD 45.9F-46.3F,23LBS. MILK 45.1F,44.0F,46.2F,47.1F,2.15 LBS TURKEY WRAPS 46.7F-47.2F,2.5 LBS. CHICKEN WRAP 46.8F-46.6F,7.35 LBS. COOKIE DOUGH 48.7F-49.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40,0F OR BELOW.APPX. 63.98 LBS.$331.36 (CRITICAL 7-30-005A)
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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: OBSERVED APPX."1-2 " ALONG EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF EAST AND WEST ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LID ON GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
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Jan 7, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. LEAK FROM NOZZLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPRAY ARM ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NOZZLED TO REACH AND FILL ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR RIGHT SIDE DAIRY COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe.
Has Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chartwells — Mcgowan South Cafe is inspected about once every three years on average.
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