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Chalet Chicago

December 3, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. • OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector 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.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector 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.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector 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. • 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
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector 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. • 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. • 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector 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.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 3, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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