Chalet Chicago

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-402.11: observed a opening left of the mop sink at the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect entering and harboring.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed cold water not coming on when knob is turned on at three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to turn cold water on to three compartment sink in basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: observed no prep/dump sink in second floor bar and first floor prep area. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in second floor bar and first floor prep area a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floor in the kitchen area under equipment near the wall with a build up of dirt and grease. Also noted the floor in the walk in cooling unit located in the basement under the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: observed the left wall edge near the mop sink coming loose exposing the inside of the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect entering.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing wall vent cover for exhaust in all gender washroom in basement. Instructed to replace wall vent cover for exhaust in all gender washroom in basement. Observed opening between floor tiles in first floor bar underneath southside ice bin. Instructed to smoothly repair opening between floor tiles for ease of cleanability in first floor bar underneath southside ice bin.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed three nonworking lights in hoods in first floor prep area. Instructed to replace or repair nonworking lights in hoods in first floor prep area to increase light intensity.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a opening left of the mop sink at the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect entering and harboring.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working wash gauge on high temperature dish machine in basement. Observed wash gauge on high temperature dish machine not moving to any temperature on gauge. Instructed warewashing machine shall be equipped with temperature measuring devices that indicate the temperature of the water (a)in each wash and rinse tank and (b)as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on high temperature dish machine in basement dishwashing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water not coming on when knob is turned on at three compartment sink in basement. Instructed to turn cold water on to three compartment sink in basement.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no prep/dump sink in second floor bar and first floor prep area. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in second floor bar and first floor prep area a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floor in the kitchen area under equipment near the wall with a build up of dirt and grease. Also noted the floor in the walk in cooling unit located in the basement under the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: observed the left wall edge near the mop sink coming loose exposing the inside of the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect entering.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall vent cover for exhaust in all gender washroom in basement. Instructed to replace wall vent cover for exhaust in all gender washroom in basement. Observed opening between floor tiles in first floor bar underneath southside ice bin.instructed to smoothly repair opening between floor tiles for ease of cleanability in first floor bar underneath southside ice bin.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed three nonworking lights in hoods in first floor prep area. Instructed to replace or repair nonworking lights in hoods in first floor prep area to increase light intensity.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a opening left of the mop sink at the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect entering and harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the kitchen area under equipment near the wall with a build up of dirt and grease. Also noted the floor in the walk in cooling unit located in the basement under the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the left wall edge near the mop sink coming loose exposing the inside of the wall. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect entering.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Equipment used in the facility is too large to fit and fully immerse within the compartments of the three compartment sink. Facility must install a larger 3compartment sinkthat will allow all equipment to be immersed, use smaller equipment that can fit in the existing 3 compartment sink or use an alternative method of manual warewashing approved by the health department.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed kicthen cookline caster wheels heavily soiled with grease. Facility must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in basement back storage area. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under cookline equipment is soiled with grease. Facility must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk-food containers not labeled ( sugar, salt.. ) instructed to label and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: In-use utensils stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder mounted with a screw on wall at first floor, bottom of ice scoop holder in basement's ice maker area not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Minor leak under dish area hand wash sink, instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Rough walls behind bar, instructed to have a smooth easy-to-clean surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate ventilation above basement's dish machine causing mildew to form on walls. Instructed to provide and remove mildew.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed bowls being used to dispense dry goods like sugar, potato chips, etc. Must provide scoop with a handle.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (unused baking sheets, old maintenance boards and materials) stored on the floor in the basement under the front stairs. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and store remainder at least 6 inches of the floor.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found no bottle brush washer for the glass water bottles. Must provide a bottle brush washer on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Found slow draining 2nd floor bar hand sink. At same found poor water pressure and loose hot water faucet handle at same. .also found loose hot and cold water faucet handles at the 1st floor kitchen line hand sink. Found a non-working exhaust vent in the 2nd floor unisex restroom (1st room on the left hand side).must repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Found food prep staff without their idhp food handler's certificates must. Provide all food handler's with their idhp food handler's certificates at all times.must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: During inspection found over flowing garbage in the outside gargabe dumpster area. Above stated area must always be well maintained without any overflowing garbage. Serious citation issued.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Found no bottle brush washer for the glass water bottles. Must provide a bottle brush washer on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Found slow draining 2nd floor bar hand sink. At same found poor water pressure and loose hot water faucet handle at same. .also found loose hot and cold water faucet handles at the 1st floor kitchen line hand sink. Found a non-working exhaust vent in the 2nd floor unisex restroom (1st room on the left hand side).must repair and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Found food prep staff without their idhp food handler's certificates must. Provide all food handler's with their idhp food handler's certificates at all times.must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside waste grease dumpster not maintained has excessive grease spillage on top of lid and grease on ground.instructed to clean in detail and maintain area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooked/prepared foods inside the coolers must have label and date when product is stored over 24 hours and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use pots/pans in the basement food prep area not properly stored.instructed to properly store and invert to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace/repair using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing sink stoppers at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain. Observed mechanical ventilation inside the employees toilet room is not working.instructed to repair/replace.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice dispensing utensil for ice machine must be properly stored in a clean container and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container heavily encrusted with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides to the ground. Manager immediately had employee start cleaning the grease container. Instructed to monitor and maintain. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Noted thorn rubber gasket at the door of service cooler at the first floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area was not maintained. Observed garbage bags full of waste and litter stored on top of the garbage dumpster. Management disposed of the garbage bags inside of the dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Observed the 2nd floor men's washroom improperly maintained. No hot water was available at the washroom handsink. Management instructed to provide hot and cold running water at the handsink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the dust from the ventilation hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers of flour in bakery area not labeled, instructed to label.

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

Inspector’s note: Open food items stored near brooms and dust pans, instructed to keep all contaminents away from open food.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged wall base coverings under dish washing sink in bsmt allowing dirt to be trapped, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Dripping condensation pipe on kitchen floor in bsmt behind ice maker, instructed to connect to floor drain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- shelves at basement paint storage room, prep coolers door rubber gaskets with food accumilation and slight lime build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floor under and around all equipment throughout prep area and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace all burned out ceiling light bulbs at prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Must elevate all items 6" off floor throughout basement or remove items to prevent potential pest harborage.