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THE CATERIST
3310 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60618
Health Inspection: okay
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-07-07; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source
3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-07-07), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-07-07: License
Pass w/ Conditions
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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