Chicago
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Ooh Catering & Events

1753 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Catering · High risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-19
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-19)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2024)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Pest Activity critical
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Sanitation serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
2025-05-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE AND MAN DOOR LOWER DOOR FRAME TO BE A TIGHT FITTING.

2025-05-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS, CEILINGS, AND ON BOXES IN GARAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREAS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE AND MAN DOOR AND LOWER DOOR FRAME TO BE A TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE CUSTOMERS' TOILET ROOM.

2024-07-18 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-07-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012; NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 TOILET ROOMS WHICH ARE INCOMPLETE. SINKS HAVE NO FAUCETS AND CANNOT BE RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND-WASHING SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED VARIOUS HAND-WASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CI...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE.

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