Chicago
18
BEAT

Chapati

547 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 2 of 8 inspections passed

Inspections
8
2 passed
Last Inspected
2017-06-15
Pass Rate
25%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2016, 2015)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 6 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 22×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
2017-06-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Found standing water in floor drain that ice machine drain pipe leads into. Found standing water on kitchen floor around this drain. Must repair drain so that water can flow into pipes below. Ice machine tagged and turned off during inspection to pre...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found no hot water in kitchen exposed hand sink. When hot water handle turned, no water comes out. Hot water turned off at pipe below the exposed hand sink. Operator turned on water below to correct. Hot water now functioning properly. Must have hot ...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, etc.) in 1 door cooler without labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed excessive grease and dust build up on hood above front prep cooking line. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain regular cleaning schedule.

minor Pest Activity

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed floor drain without proper cover in kitchen area near ice machine. Must properly cover all open floor drains to prevent pest entry.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wash cloths improperly stored throughout kitchen and front prep area. Must properly stored all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution, in a clean container when not in use. Must maintain same.

2016-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2016-05-31 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES TO THE HAND SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE DAMAGED SUCH THAT A MAJORITY OF THE BIN IS NO LONGER COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID THAT COMPLETEY COVERS THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2016-05-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FPOTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING PREPARATION: CHICKEN, 90 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$15; SHREDDED CHICKEN, 81 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8; GYROS, 80 DEGREES, 1 LBS/$5; CHEESE, 78 DEGREES, 1 LB/$5. THESE PRODUCTS W...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE WARM OR TEMPERED WATER OF AT LEAST 85 DEGREES TO THE HAND SINK AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE DAMAGED SUCH THAT A MAJORITY OF THE BIN IS NO LONGER COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID THAT COMPLETEY COVERS THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRONT GRILL AND THE KABOB ROASTING BLOCKS AT THE REAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DRY WALL MISSING FROM THE APPROX. 2 SQ. FT. AREAS SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE WHOLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE GOOSE NECK FAUCET ATTACHMENT AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN THE MAIN FAUCET LINE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2015-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
8
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME.(CHICKEN,GYRO MEAT,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND FLOORS IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY IDPH FOR NECESSARY EMPLOYEES.

2015-01-12 Fail Complaint
9
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THIS TIME.(EGGS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSU...

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILTIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC,LEAKING PROFUSELY AND SHOOTING OUT WATER WHEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ON. ADDITIONALLY, NOTED THE COLD WATER TURNED ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE SINK, TOILET AND FLOORS IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY IDPH FOR NECESSARY EMPLOYEES.

2014-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RICE, BEEF,SOUP, CHICKEN AND HUMMUS)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE GRILL AND STOVE AT REAR OF GREASE BUILD-UP. REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA AND PATCH/SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY.

2013-08-26 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME AREAS OF WALL IN REAR KITCHEN BEHIND STORAGE RACK AND BY UTILITY SINK NOT FINISHED; DRY WALL OBSERVED. OWNER STATES HE WILL TILE THE AREAS LIKE THE OTHER WALLS BUT STORE WAS OUT OF STOCK ON TILE. TILE HAS BEEN ORDERED.

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