Complaint
Nov 2, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
Catering · Chicago, IL
Jewell Events Catering
1930-1932 W Lake St
Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Jewell Events Catering last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “No Entry”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from May 6, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
- Has Jewell Events Catering ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 6, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsCanvass
May 4, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR, WHERE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TILT SKILLET WITH SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE DOCK/STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 14, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.11 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE BREAK ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 7, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, BREAK ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET IN THE FRONT HALLWAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE BREAK ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 6, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2024 · Original Source