European Chalet/Mayors Mansion
5445 S Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 13, 2026
European Chalet/Mayors Mansion was last inspected on August 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 13, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet for handsink in staff restroom in basement in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with residue. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Recently purchased vacuum packing and sous vide equipment on site, not being used at this time. Equipment tagged and instd not to use until required dcoumentation/procedure provided to cdph and approved. Priotiy foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: See 29
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Expired allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain on site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks located in the downstairs dishwashing area and in the upstairs bar. Instructed to provide handwashing signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed container of raw meat stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to place six inches off the floor to prevent from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred single service thank you bags being reused to store raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove or replace bags with proper food storage bags or containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on shelving units in liquor walk-in cooler and ceiling tiles in basement dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove all rust deposits and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks in toilet rooms. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash aids and devices (soap and paper towel dispenser) located above 3-compartment sink 1st floor prep area. Instd to remove from 3-compartment sink area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing prep/dump sink at 1st floor bar area. Instd to provide same under city pressure for proper disposal of liquid waste.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Unfinished brick walls in 1st floor toilet rooms . Instd to seal same so as surface to be non absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing effective disinfectant against nororovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exterior of grease trap at 3-compartment sink with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Air conditioner drain line improperly draining into 3-compartment sink. Instd to properly route drain line.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light sheild in employee washroom. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Drain line needed at bar guns. Must provide and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed basement restroom light shields not clean, instructed to clean.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found beverage lines in the ice machine in the bar area touching the consumable ice. Instructed to provide a barrier to separate lines from ice or reroute lines.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found ice bins without covers in the bar areas. Instructed to provide covers to all the ice bins where the ice is for consumption in the bar areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the can opener, the storage racks in the walk in cooler and the bar guns in the bar area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found black mold like substances on the walls above and under the dish washing machine. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found leaks at the following sinks: at the base of the 1-compartment sink and the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the prep area. Instructed to fix and maintain faucets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no exposed hand washing sink at the bars. Instructed to provide with hot/cold running water and soap/hand drying devices per city code.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found mop in the prep area not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding dishmachine area with worn surfaces. Instd to clean and paint same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Bar guns in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors ubnder bar in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles above dishmachine. Replace same.
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