SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

'C' A CATERING AND EVENT COMPANY.

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4300-4304 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed

13 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPONENT SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER DRAINAGE BACKUP AT 3-COMPONENT SINK AT BAR. WHEN RUNNING THE WATER IN ONE COMPARTMENT, THERE IS SEWAGE BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS. a sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided and maintained for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. 7-38-025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON SIDE OF DISH MACHINE WHERE THE CLEAN DISHES ARE COMING OUT OF. MUST REPAIR.

APR 14
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

NOV 12
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN ATTACHED TO WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED SOME CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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SEP 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL 0 F.(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE)OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE.DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS)

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELFS WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE COOLERS NEXT TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS;AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/END-CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOPSINK TO BE CRACKED/BROKEN BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND TRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND THE TWO BARS AND IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE/DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

JUL 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, AT EXPOSED HANDS, (1, 2. & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WATER READING 50'F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER UPON NEXT INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/28/2015, REPORT #1561650, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.--------MUST FIX LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE INSIDE MEN'S (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER STAINED CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.--------MUST FIX LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE INSIDE MEN'S (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 22
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Rear kitchen cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint/gaps in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed, wall that had peeling paint by doorway in kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Front bar exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUN 18
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in kitchen area, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in kitchen area, front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Rear bar 3 compartment sink drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

DEC 11
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, COOKING EQUIPMENT/OVENS AND STOVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLER, UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

APR 27
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep tables, bars, ice bins, utensils and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in basement and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling and wall in prep area behind dishmachine not maintained. Instructed to strip peeling paint, detail clean and reseal ceiling and wall.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area and walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Water pressure low at three compartment sink. Instructed to increase water pressure under city pressure.

JUL 26
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE BELOW ICE MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY

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