Inspired Catering & Events

Chicago Health Dept

6075 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

Inspection history

APR 11

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED SOUP AND SAUCES BEING PREPARED WITH A COOK-CHILL METHOD WITHOUT A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOK-CHILL PROCESS UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED COOK-CHILL PROCESS BEING PERFORMED ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HANDSINK OPPOSITE SALAD STATION AND BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 9

2024

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY A POT AND UTENSIL BEING PLACED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 155.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AND RAISE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AT LEAST 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND NO VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 21

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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