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When was Exquisite Catering Co. last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 11, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Apr 17, 2025 to Jun 11, 2026.
Has Exquisite Catering Co. ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 17, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Jun 11, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 11, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THERE WAS A PHOTOCOPY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source
License
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WOOD PANELED CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS. THE WOOD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE HOWEVER A DROP CEILING IS RECOMMENDED FOR KITCHEN PREP AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.