Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2016
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Public records show nine inspections at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen is from Jan 15, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASH AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA, ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH MACHINES AREA.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE ALTO-SHAAM OVEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK, DUCK AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE ALTO-SHAAM OVEN. OBSERVED VEGETARIAN WELLINGTON FILLED PASTRIES AT 52.3F, PORK LOIN AT 60.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $156. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR FROM DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED. ALSO NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BACKING UP AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH ICE BLOCKS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD PREPPING AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH MINIMAL PROTECTION (BARRIER PLASTIC DROP) BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS FROM DUST PARTICLES.MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SECURED PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKET AT THE DISH MACHINE DRAINING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR DURING THE WASH CYCLE. ALSO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A GASKET BROKEN. WHICH DRAIN WATER ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS BY THE PREP AREA AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASH SINKS WHERE THERE ARE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FROM THE WASTE WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM THE CEILING. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A BROKEN KNOB (WITH NO HOT WATER) AT ONE OF THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (ALL OTHER FAUCETS AT SAME HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER) . ALSO NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ON VENTS AT THE KITCHEN HOODS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SIDE AREA NEEDS TO MAINTAINE TABLES ECT IN THE CLOSET.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA, INSSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED OVER ICE CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUEBS.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK AT THE COFFEE/WAIT STAFF STATION MUST BE RE-SEALED (IN POOR REPAIR). ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THIS BAR ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR (LOWER LEVEL) MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE STATION-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Jan 19, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Observed holes in ceiling tile at dry storage area. Must replace damaged ceiling tile.
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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. Mens employees washroom handwash bowl draining slowly. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen on file is from Jan 15, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen.
Has Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Levy(Events)Limited Partnership — Catering Kitchen 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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