Blue Plate Catering Ltd.
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 2 OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISH MACHINES WERE AT 176F AND 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VI...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DESSERT/PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 50F, SHRIMP AT 50F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46F, BUTTERMILK AT 50F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45F, EGG WHITES AT 44F, A...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE DESSERT/PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F AND THE COLD LINE PREP COOLER AT 51F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND SALAD DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLAT...
2024-07-26 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMEN'S RECEIVING AREA RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-12-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2023-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2023-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EXPO AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 143.2F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-10-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. DRAIN WAS CLOGGED AND WATER WAS NOT DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING ROOM PRODUCTION SIDE. ALSO OBSERVED HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF AT HAND SINKS IN ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED EXPIRED CESAR SPREAD WHICH HAD A DATE OF 10-3-2022 ON CONTAINER. CESAR SPREAD CONTAINS PARMESAN CHEESE, MAYO, ANCHOVIES, HALF & HALF, ROASTED GARLIC. ASIAGO AIOLI SPREAD HAD A DATE OF 9-28-22. ASIAGO AIOLI CONTAINS- CRUSHED RED PEPPER, MAYO,...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LABELS MISSING ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY TRAP HANGING OVER FOOD COUNTER IN PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT 153.0F INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT 152.0F AND 154.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED ON PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY SIDE. WASH SOLUTION TEMPE...
2020-01-10 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND AROUND ONE DISHMACHINE IN THE WAREHOUSE DISHROOM NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN WALL. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT; CLEAN DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
2019-12-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE LOCATED IN WAREWASHING ROOM NEAR WAREHOUSE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING NOTED @ 150F, AND MACHINE LOCATED INSIDE OF MAIN PREP AREA GA...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVES LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS.
2018-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SUR...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING & BAKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOT LINE AND BAKERY PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3.501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE HOTLINE WALK-IN COOLER. 97 LBS OF BEEF, AT 52F, VALUED AT $788.35. 10 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 55F, VALUED AT $90. 36 LBS OF CHICKEN, 55F, VALUED AT $100.95. 27 LBS OF DELI MEATS, 50F, VA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.12 MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DEEP GROOVE AND STAINS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.17 (A)(A) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS, THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST & GREASE FROM HOOD IN THE DRY HOTLINE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
2017-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN HOT LINE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER ON 2ND FL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,ICE MACHINE IN HOT LINE PREP,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN RECEIVING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT MAN DOOR IN RECEIVING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WET PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN COLD PREP AREA AND LIGHT OUT IN COLD PREP WALK IN COOLER AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN RECEIVING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR CHILLER WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN MOP SINK AREA.
2017-10-06 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN HOT LINE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER ON 2ND FL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,ICE MACHINE IN HOT LINE PREP,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN RECEIVING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS, CEILINGS AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREAS,LIGHT SHIELD IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN RECEIVING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT MAN DOOR IN RECEIVING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WET PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN COLD PREP AREA AND LIGHT OUT IN COLD PREP WALK IN COOLER AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN RECEIVING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR CHILLER WALK IN COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS IN MOP SINK AREA.
2016-09-01 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THROUGH OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. ELEVATED FLOOR DRAINS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS (DISHMACHINE/3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR GRADED TO DRAIN.
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