Chapel Street Cafe & Restaurant

April 10, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings4

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.9F AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH, FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD PLACING ON A FOOD CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE THE 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED HANDSINKS ONLY. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO STOP THE PRACTICE AND ONLY USE HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICED AVACADO, TOASTED BREAD, AND BACON) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PIC INSTRCUTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISPOSE OF RTE FOODS TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: RAW EGGS AT 61.7F, DICED TOMATO SALSA 58.6F, COOKED POTATOES 58.9F, RAW UNCOOKED PORK BACON AT 53.2F AND BOILED EGGS AT 46.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $750.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT, ETC IN WALK IN ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT ALL ROP PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
code 32
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: NOTED THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES WERE ENGAGED IN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE USE OF GLOVES, INSTRUCTED PIC TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT PRACTICES REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER GLOVE USAGE TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY AND TO COMPLY WITH HYGIENE STANDARDS
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEAR DISH PIPES FALL COMPLETELY OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED IN FRONT BARISTA AREA EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERCOUNTER AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ON 2ND FLOOR PASTRY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CITY OF CHICAGO VENTILATION DEPARTMENT.
code 56

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