Pass

Boka Catering

624 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

Catering ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 27, 2026

Boka Catering was last inspected on July 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice on interior nonfood-contact surfaces of walk-in freezer and 2-door reach-in cooler. Instructed to remove ice and clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of ice and other soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager certificate missing allergen awareness training at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at premises.must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers and light fixture in the front prep area dusty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the second compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused cooler units in the kitchen area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers maintain up to date certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.