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CHARTWELLS

5321 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · CHARTER SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Inspection summary

CHARTWELLS has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 14, 2015. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2022, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on February 9, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on January 12, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 19, 2017. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 9, 2022. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN WRAPS) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED, AND A VALID CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • ONE OUT OF SIX HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR THE GYM IS INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments:MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND LUNCHROOM CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN KITCHEN.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN GYM LUNCHROOM
  6. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK ON HOT AND COLD FOOD SERVING LINE FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN ADJACENT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK AFTER INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL SETS OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED APPX."1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS #2,6,7 & 8.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING,TRASH BAGS AND BOXES PILED ABOVE RIMS AND LIDS WIDE OPEN ON 5 OF 6 DUMPSTERS,TRASH AND DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUNDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSTION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELIMINATE CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD POT RACK IN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,MILK COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND LUNCHROOM CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN KITCHEN.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER HAND SINK ON SERVING LINE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN GYM LUNCHROOM.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF THE COOLER DOOR.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND GAP SUROUNDING MOP SINK TUB. MUST SEAL.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

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