Canvass
Feb 24, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Hidden Fork Catering Kitchen
455 N Milwaukee Ave
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Hidden Fork Catering Kitchen last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 24, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Mar 17, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026.
- Has Hidden Fork Catering Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 17, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Mar 17, 2025
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT TOP AND RIGHT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO CAMBROS AND COOLERS. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN SAID AREA AND CHEST FREEZER.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
LIGHT OUT IN HOOD ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE PREP TABLE TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source