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CHANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHANT 1509 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
July 10, 2023 Complaint License #1576359
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR COOKED TO ORDERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BOTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON SHELVING AND FLOORS.OBSERVED 1 LARGE LIVE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BOOTH IN DINING AREA.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH ON SHELF ON TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHOES IN BASEMENT. OBSEVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN LOCKER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES FLYING AREA SHOES IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD RESIDUE ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES, PIPES AND INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF OVENS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT TRACKS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT TRACKS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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