Canvass
Mar 19, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Catalogue House
600 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 3, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR DISPLAY GRAB AND GO PRE-PACKAGED SOUP AND SALAD COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS/COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE ADDITIONAL BAR.
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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH LITTER DEBRIS AND HEAVY SYRUP SPILLAGE THROUGHTOUT THE ADDITIONAL BAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BASE, SIDES AND SHELVING OF ONE DOOR COOLER WITH GLASS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COOLER 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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
License
Mar 5, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN NORTHSIDE OUTER PREP AREA NECESSARY FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN NORTHSIDE OUTER PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A RUST INSIDE BIN ON UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT TOP INTERIOR SURFACES . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER LEFT AND RIGHT INTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE ICE MACHINE BIN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BASE, SIDES AND SHELVING OF ONE DOOR COOLER WITH GLASS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID COOLER 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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source