Did Chalet Chicago pass its last health inspection?

Chalet Chicago at 228 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Aug 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Chalet Chicago?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Chalet Chicago

228 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 14, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 14, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2020	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2011	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Chalet Chicago — questions

Did Chalet Chicago pass its last health inspection?: Chalet Chicago at 228 W Chicago Ave was inspected on Aug 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Chalet Chicago?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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