'c' a Catering and Event Company
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Across the available record, 'c' a Catering and Event Company has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. 'c' a Catering and Event Company was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 'c' a Catering and Event Company is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPONENT SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER DRAINAGE BACKUP AT 3-COMPONENT SINK AT BAR. WHEN RUNNING THE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT, THERE IS SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. a sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided and maintained for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. 7-38-025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON SIDE OF DISH MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN DISHES ARE COMING OUT OF. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN ATTACHED TO WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 14, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL 0 F.(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE)OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE.DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELFS WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE COOLERS NEXT TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END-CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPSINK TO BE CRACKED/BROKEN BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND TRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND THE TWO BARS AND IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE/DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, AT EXPOSED HANDS, (1, 2. & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WATER READING 50'F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER UPON NEXT INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/28/2015, REPORT #1561650, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.--------MUST FIX LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE INSIDE MEN'S (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.--------MUST FIX LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE INSIDE MEN'S (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/gaps in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed, wall that had peeling paint by doorway in kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front bar exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in kitchen area, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area, front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear bar 3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, COOKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS AND STOVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER, UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables, bars, ice bins, utensils and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and wall in prep area behind dishmachine not maintained. Instructed to strip peeling paint, detail clean and reseal ceiling and wall.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at three compartment sink. Instructed to increase water pressure under city pressure.
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Jul 26, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE BELOW ICE MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 'c' a Catering and Event Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 'c' a Catering and Event Company on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 'c' a Catering and Event Company?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 'c' a Catering and Event Company.
Has 'c' a Catering and Event Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 'c' a Catering and Event Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 'c' a Catering and Event Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 'c' a Catering and Event Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 'c' a Catering and Event Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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