CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at European Chalet during an inspection on 08/06/2025.
European Chalet is positioned at 5445 S Harlem Avenue Chicago Illinois in the Garfield Ridge area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
According to inspection records: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: interior panel of ice machine with residue. 29. Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp - comments: recently purchased vacuum packing and sous vide equipment on site, not being ..." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper sanitation protocols. The Food Safety Modernization Act clearly states that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2621824 |
| DBA Name | EUROPEAN CHALET |
| AKA Name | EUROPEAN CHALET/MAYORS MANSION |
| License # | 32693 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 5445 S HARLEM AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638 |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Pass w/ Conditions |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: RECENTLY PURCHASED VACUUM PACKING AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT ON SITE |
| NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REQUIRED DCOUMENTATION/PROCEDURE PROVIDED TO CDPH AND APPROVED. PRIOTIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 | 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments | SEE 29 | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE |
| Latitude | 41.79256531973131 |
| Longitude | -87.80140183966992 |
| Location | (41.79256531973131 |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
