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The Caterist

3310 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 7, 2026

2

Inspections on record

0

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 7, 2026

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, 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.
  2. #38INSECTS, 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.
  3. #55PHYSICAL 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.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 7, 2026LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2026LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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The Caterist — questions

Did The Caterist pass its last health inspection?
The Caterist at 3310 N Elston Ave was inspected on Jul 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions".
What violations were cited at The Caterist?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: 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 E
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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