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Quick Answers
When was Host International Inc, Chilis T-2 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Jun 7, 2024 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Host International Inc, Chilis T-2 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 7, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED DISH AREA WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 21, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN DISH AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES HELD AT 48 F AND COOKED VEGETABLES HELD AT 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AND 10 POUNDS COOKED VEGETABLES ($15). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TECHNICIAN SERVICED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED DISH AREA WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE SODA ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE AREA, LOW GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE AREA.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 7, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES USED HANDS TO SERVE READY TO EAT FOODS (FRIED POTATOES AND SAUSAGE PATTIES), THEN WENT ON TO WIPE PREP TABLE AND THEN CONTINUED TO PORTION FOOD ON PLATES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. WHEN SHE FINALLY CHANGED HER GLOVES, SHE DID NOT WASH HER HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND WHEN TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.5F. FOOD INSIDE COOLER WAS STILL FROZEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.