Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
European Chalet
5445 S Harlem Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 13, 2026
19
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 13, 2026
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CABINET FOR HANDSINK IN STAFF RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 18, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 14, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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European Chalet — questions
- Did European Chalet pass its last health inspection?
- European Chalet at 5445 S Harlem Ave was inspected on Aug 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at European Chalet?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CABINET FOR HANDSINK IN STAFF RESTROOM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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