Caterpillar Care

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Inspections

1. Oct 7, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2 COOLERS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

2. Sep 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

3. Sep 21, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     Multi-use utensils not sanitized as required, observed a staff member washing food utensils ( bowls, plates spoons...) in 3-comp sink with soapy water and rinse only. sink was not set up for wash, rinse and sanitize. a drying basket is placed in sanitize compartment. instructed manager to sanitize all multi-use utensils. priority violation 7-38-025.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     Missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain

5. Sep 8, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 1, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND A HANDWASHING SIGN POSTED OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

7. Nov 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY LOCATED THE CLEAN-UP KIT AND PROCEDURE AFTER THE INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

8. May 7, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DRYING BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

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

     violation codes: 4-501.11 (a). inspector comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     Violation Codes: 5-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. AND MAINTAIN.

9. Apr 30, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     - MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     - MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR A HAND DRYER BY ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     - OBSERVED THE FRIDGE IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE KITCHEN FRIDGE IS 72.6F AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE FRIDGE TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     - MUST PROVIDE A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF ALL FOODS RECEIVED, HELD, AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE SCOPE OF SERVICE, SERVICE REPORTS FOR LAST 12 MONTHS, VALID LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S BUSINESS LICENSE, MATERIALS AND QUANTITIES OF PRODUCTS USED, LOCATION OF SERVICES, FINDINGS BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SERVICE AND STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DRYING BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION OF THE "SANITIZE" SOLUTION USED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     - OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT/COOLD WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     - OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER TO BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TOILETS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     - MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL TOILET ROOMS. AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     - MUST PROVIDE A TRASH REMOVAL SERVICE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT FOR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(S) BY A LICENSED COMMERCIAL TRASH REMOVAL COMPANY, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.