Carbon

1204 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Carbon has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Aug 26, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BEHIND BOTH BARS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ALL MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BEHIND BOTH BARS WHERE GLASSWARE IS WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED OR FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carbon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carbon on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carbon?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carbon.

Has Carbon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carbon have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carbon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.