What is Inspired Catering & Events's health inspection score?

Inspired Catering & Events has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Inspired Catering & Events last inspected?

Inspired Catering & Events was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Inspired Catering & Events have?

Inspired Catering & Events has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Inspired Catering & Events safe to eat at?

Inspired Catering & Events has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Inspired Catering & Events

Name: Inspired Catering & Events
Address: 6075 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60646
Rating: 64

6075 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/11/2025

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-17 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

May 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

7 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED SOUP AND SAUCES BEING PREPARED WITH A COOK-CHILL METHOD WITHOUT A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE COOK-CHILL PROCESS UNTIL VARIANCE IS OBTAINED FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED COOK-CHILL PROCESS BEING PERFORMED ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. SEE COMMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO HANDSINK OPPOSITE SALAD STATION AND BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY A POT AND UTENSIL BEING PLACED INSIDE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 155.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AND RAISE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO AT LEAST 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT REQUIRED VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL A VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS OBTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND NO VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PIZZA PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT ABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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