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Cater-Biz Chicago

4300 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Cater-Biz Chicago has six inspections in the public record. Cater-Biz Chicago was last inspected on Apr 5, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Cater-Biz Chicago since Apr 5, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PHYSICAL DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD, THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGRS, HAVE TAKEN/COMPLETED IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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95
Mar 28, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PHYSICAL DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD, THAT ARE NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGRS, HAVE TAKEN/COMPLETED IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION COURSE.
45
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE EAST WALL, ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELF NEAR LARGE FLOOR MIXER, AND CORNERS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE EAST WALL. ALSO FOUND GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE DOUBLE DOORS LEADING OUT TO THE GARAGE AREA WHERE UNUSED DEEP FREEZERS ARE STORED, MUST SEAL DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND SEAL OPENING(GREATER )THAN 1/4 INCH AT SOUTH END OF ROLL-UP OUTER DOOR TO SAME AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LID TO RECEPTACLE NOT CLOSED AND GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON TOP THE LID. MUST KEEP LID CLOSED AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE EXTERIORS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT( OVENS(OVENS, FRYERS) CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE PRESENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
38
67
Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND CRACKED PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
32
95
Jan 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND CRACKED PLASTIC INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
34
86
Feb 7, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
95
Sep 20, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WEST END COLUMN TO THE LEFT OF THE COOKING LINE HAS A DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND A 6 BY 8 INCH OPENING. REPAIR THE GAP AND OPENING.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK AT THE NORTHWEST HANDSINK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cater-Biz Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cater-Biz Chicago on file is from Apr 5, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cater-Biz Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cater-Biz Chicago.

Has Cater-Biz Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cater-Biz Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cater-Biz Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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