Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry

4203 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2013
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry five times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 6, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: NO PROOF OF ANY PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOGBOOK ON PREMISES, OBTAIN AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT BEEF FOR SANDWICHES IS BEING HELD HOT AND FISH IS BEING DEFROSTED. OBTAIN PROOF OF A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE DOCUMENTED ON 11/22/11 ON REPORT # 547835: (32) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK. (33) MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER. (34) MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. (38) MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE 3-DOOR COOLER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN IS CLUTTERED AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN.
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Nov 29, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS,PIT VENTILATION STACK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OVER B.B.Q. PIT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUNG PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA & PREP AREAS.
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Nov 22, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOLER,FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.ALSO DEAD RODENT IN FURNANCE ROOM.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RODENT, & RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/22/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS,PIT VENTILATION STACK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OVER B.B.Q. PIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA & PREP AREAS.
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Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL BOTH 3PART SINKS, WITH GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, ETC...
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING, PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry on file is from Jun 6, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry.

Has Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Catherine's Place — I'm Hungry means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.