Did The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc. at 3525 W Grand Ave was inspected on May 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPOX:1/4" AT BOTTOMS WHERE THE FRONT MAIN DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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

The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc.

3525 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60651 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 12, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 12, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPOX:1/4" AT BOTTOMS WHERE THE FRONT MAIN DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE FINISH WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FRONT ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 12, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 28, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 15, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2016	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2016	License	Fail	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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The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc. — questions

Did The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc. at 3525 W Grand Ave was inspected on May 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPOX:1/4" AT BOTTOMS WHERE THE FRONT MAIN DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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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