Prepped N Plated

3430 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Catering
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Prepped N Plated has five inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP IS LOOSE AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT ABOVE THE PREPARATION TABLE NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE LIGTHBULBS.
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90
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND WALK-IN STORAGE UNIT. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE CEILING TILE OVER DRY STORAGE FOODS.
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90
Jan 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DOOR HANDLE OF THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
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90
Dec 20, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM CAULKING BEHIND STOVE ON PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SEALANT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prepped N Plated last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prepped N Plated on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prepped N Plated?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Prepped N Plated.

Has Prepped N Plated's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prepped N Plated have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prepped N Plated 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 Prepped N Plated inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prepped N Plated is inspected roughly once per year on average.