CHAPATI.

Chicago Health Dept

547 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

8 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2017.

Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 15

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 prevent additional water flowing into open floor drain. Critical violation 7-38-030.

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 and cold water at each exposed hand sink, at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

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.

JUN 2

2016

PASS 4 violations

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 CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A GARBAGE CAN NEAR THE FRONT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE RECEPTACLE FOR GARBAGE.

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 WALL AND THE LEFT SIDE BASIN OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK THE GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

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.

MAY 31

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 KITCHEN UNTIL THE RESTROOM SINK IS REPAIRED. OWNER WAS GIVEN 2 DAYS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DONE BY TIME GIVEN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

MAY 26

2016

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

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 WERE VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE: HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

JAN 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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.

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JAN 12

2015

FAIL 9 violations

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 ISSUED 7-38-012

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 OFF AT THE SOURCE TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE LEAKING UNDERNEATH. ONCE THE COLD WATER SOURCE WAS TURNED ON AT THE SINK WATER WAS NOTED RUNNING ALL OVER THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER LINE AND THE BROKEN FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 4

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

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.

AUG 26

2013

PASS 1 violation

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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