Catering · Chicago, IL

Urban Tables

Name: Urban Tables
Address: 6958 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

6958 N Clark St

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Apr 20, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD VENTS, AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

Feb 27, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED 0N 09/04/23. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID/CURRENT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 3, 2024 · Original Source