Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638837
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND ASSEMBLING SPRING ROLLS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO WEAR GLOVES, USE UTENSILS, ETC. SPRING ROLLS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 3LBS. $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW TROUT STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT PASTRY TOPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPER STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: EYEWASH STATIONS ATTACHED TO HANDWASH SINK FAUCETS IN HOT LINE KITCHEN #1 AND #2. INSTD TO REMOVE EYEWASH STATIONS AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE UNDERNEATH UNSHIELDED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO RE LOCATE OR HAVE LINES PROPERLY SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN HOT KITCHEN #1. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SMALL PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN SURFACES ON WALLS SURROUNDING WAREAWASHING UNITS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WHITE WALLS IN WAREWASHING ROOMS NOT CLEAN, BLACK/GREEN SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619801
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618935
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISH MACHINES WERE AT 176F AND 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE DESSERT/PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 50F, SHRIMP AT 50F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46F, BUTTERMILK AT 50F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45F, EGG WHITES AT 44F, AND SHORT RIBS AT 53F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE DESSERT/PASTRY WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F AND THE COLD LINE PREP COOLER AT 51F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND SALAD DRESSINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598089
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMEN'S RECEIVING AREA RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597951
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586666
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586615
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586500
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN EXPO AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 143.2F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180 AND 194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASBHOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVCICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565636
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565172
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. DRAIN WAS CLOGGED AND WATER WAS NOT DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING ROOM PRODUCTION SIDE. ALSO OBSERVED HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF AT HAND SINKS IN PACKAGE PREP AND SALAD/DELI PREP AREAS WHICH HAD NO HOT WATER AT THE TIME. WATER TEMPERATURE INITIALLY READING AT 64.0F AND 64.9F. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE AND TURNED ON HOT WATER VALVES AT BOTH HAND SINKS.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CESAR SPREAD WHICH HAD A DATE OF 10-3-2022 ON CONTAINER. CESAR SPREAD CONTAINS PARMESAN CHEESE, MAYO, ANCHOVIES, HALF & HALF, ROASTED GARLIC. ASIAGO AIOLI SPREAD HAD A DATE OF 9-28-22. ASIAGO AIOLI CONTAINS- CRUSHED RED PEPPER, MAYO, PEPPERCORN, ASIAGO CHEESE, HALF & HALF. HERB SPREAD HAD A DATE OF 10-3-2022. HERB SPREAD CONTAINS- ROSEMARY, THYME, PARSLEY, MAYO, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM. READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS THEN MUST BE DISCARDED. THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTS AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ITEMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LABELS MISSING ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY TRAP HANGING OVER FOOD COUNTER IN PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT 153.0F INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION AT 152.0F AND 154.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES LOCATED ON PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY SIDE. WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 160.0F INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356542
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND AROUND ONE DISHMACHINE IN THE WAREHOUSE DISHROOM NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN WALL. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT; CLEAN DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356005
Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD. · 333 N OGDEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE LOCATED IN WAREWASHING ROOM NEAR WAREHOUSE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING NOTED @ 150F, AND MACHINE LOCATED INSIDE OF MAIN PREP AREA GAUGE READING NOTED @ 90F FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINES TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SAID MACHINES UNTIL THEY ARE PROPERLY SANITIZING @ AT LEAST 180F. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVES LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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