Did Blue Plate Catering Ltd. pass its last health inspection?

Blue Plate Catering Ltd. at 333 N Ogden Ave was inspected on Jun 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Blue Plate Catering Ltd.?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: 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 EA

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Catering

Blue Plate Catering Ltd.

333 N Ogden Ave, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 23, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 23, 2026

#9NO 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
#15FOOD 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
#28TOXIC 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
#39CONTAMINATION 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
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT RESTRAINTS FOR BEARDS. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
#44UTENSILS, 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.
#47FOOD & 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.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SMALL PIPE UNDERNEATH LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN SURFACES ON WALLS SURROUNDING WAREAWASHING UNITS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 23, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 30, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Blue Plate Catering Ltd. — questions

Did Blue Plate Catering Ltd. pass its last health inspection?: Blue Plate Catering Ltd. at 333 N Ogden Ave was inspected on Jun 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Blue Plate Catering Ltd.?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: 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 EA
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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