Chataigne Restaurant

361 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610

African

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Chataigne Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2010. Chataigne Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 16, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Chataigne Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 16, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2013

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: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF GLASS STORAGE NOT CLEAN.

Jan 30, 2013

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: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COVERED OR INVERTED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

Mar 25, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 9LB LEG OF HAM IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.0 DEGREES F-52.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES AND ABOVE.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chataigne Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chataigne Restaurant on file is from Dec 16, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chataigne Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chataigne Restaurant.

Has Chataigne Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chataigne Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chataigne 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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