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Chartwells

525 S State St, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 1, 2026

21

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 1, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SANITARY CONDITIONS.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 1, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2018ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2018ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 21, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 3, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2014License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2014License Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2014LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Chartwells — questions

Did Chartwells pass its last health inspection?
Chartwells at 525 S State St was inspected on Apr 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Chartwells?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION
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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