FEB 3
2026
PASS · 0 violations
'C' A CATERING AND EVENT COMPANY.
Chicago Health Dept
4300-4304 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 27
2026
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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
PASS 1 violation
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
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 7
2023
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON FAN ATTACHED TO WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 5
2019
PASS 4 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MOPSINK TO BE CRACKED/BROKEN BEHIND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 6
2016
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
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
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
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 22
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Rear kitchen cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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).
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.
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
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
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
PASS 4 violations
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 1 violation
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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