Tri-Star Catering

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several insect carcasses throughout the basement area. Instructed manager to remove insect carcasses.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Nov 20, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge does not have a city of chicago food manager certificate. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a valid city of chicago food manager certificate. Priortiy foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clear containers of raw meat on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to place all containers of food at least six inches above the ground or provide additional shelving to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the reach-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the downstairs dish washing area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, stuffing, potatoes) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued, 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Feb 9, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling in the basement where dry storage is stored. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs near the walk-in cooler and entrance door. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Feb 8, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 1 pest control inspection report must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection report. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex employee toliet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored in the basement. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling in the basement where dry storage is stored. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs near the walk-in cooler and entrance door. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on file.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training