Carbon on Chicago

810 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Carbon on Chicago has 29 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 13 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at main kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Reusing cheese and sour cream tubs as a multi-use containers in food storage. Instructed to use proper containers.
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86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Jul 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS ITEM HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS: GUACAMOLE AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEXT TO FRYERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS GUACAMOLE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS ITEM HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN A NONFUNCTIONING HOT-HOLD UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA: RICE HELD AT 116.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 OF 4 EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN SIDE OF DUMPSTER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED HOT-HOLD UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE DO NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A COOLER UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILLS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA: CHICKEN BEING HELD AT 50.0F AND BEEF BEING HELD AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF CHICKEN AND 3.5LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,000. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE REAR PREP KITCHEN CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 62.1F. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE TAKEOUT ORDERS NEAR HOST STAND AND INSIDE PREP COOLER ON SOUTH SIDE OF REAR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER THE UNISEX CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF AT TEMPERATURES OF 51.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED.
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Nov 27, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE STOCK ON THE 2nd FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Observed dirty wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket next to the three-compartment sink without sanitizer solution, instructed PIC that wiping clothes used for wiping counters and other equipment should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentrated level.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON THE 2nd FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training by the certified manager, instructed the manager that they must have allergen training in accordance to the food handling regulation enforcement act. PA 100-0367
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May 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TONGS USED TO DIPENSE TORTILLA CHIPS LYING IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP AT ALL TIMES OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE CORNERS/ALONG THE TRIM OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ROOM WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY BEHIND GENERAL SEATING AREA IN THE BACK.
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Jul 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM JULY 18,2016, REPORT#1946721 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR ALL CUSTOMERS.NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED SERIOUS VIOLATION:742-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SOAP DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED PARTIALLY CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG UNIT/REPLACE.
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Jul 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY THE EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING ON DIRTY CLOTH WHICH WAS STORED UNDER THE COOLER UNIT,RETURNED TO CHARCOAL GRILL WITH SPATULA PICK-UP COOKED MEAT AND PUT IT ON TOP CUTTING BOARD WHICH WITH GLOVED HANDS START TO HOLD THE MEAT AND CUT THE MEAT, A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HAND PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED COVERED ALUMINUM CONTAINERS WITH RAW MARINATED STEAKS INSIDE,HOWEVER FOOD LIQUID/JUICES FROM RAW STEAKS ON TOP THE CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM VENT CONDENSER UNIT ONTO WHOLE AVOCADOS WHICH WAS STORED ON SHELVES BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REPAIR CAUSE.PRODUCE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SHELF SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNKNOWN BOTTLE WITH ORANGE LIQUID INSIDE, ALSO CHEMICAL SANITIZER IMPPROPER USED FOR SANITIZING; CHEMICAL SANITIZER STRENGHT ABOVE 200ppm AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. UNKNOWN CHEMICAL REMOVED AND SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RE-CORRECTED TO THE PROPER STRENGHT 100ppm BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SOAP DISPENSER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED PARTIALLY CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG UNIT/REPLACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS STORED ON TOP THE PIPES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION AND KEEP LINEN IN IT AND KEEP BY PREP STATION STORE DIRTY LINENS AWAY FROM FOOD AREA
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Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CUBES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.UNIT TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES,FRONT SIDE DOOR BY THE ROLL-UP DOORS IN DINING ROOM THRESHOLD BROKEN,INSTRUCTED DOOR MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF.ALSO WINDOW FAN AT REAR STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND ON EDGE OF THE CONTAINER,A COOLER UNIT IS STORED BY THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT.AREA MUST BE CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON GROUND BEHIND THE GREASE UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE THE BIGGEST POT/UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SINK WITH LARGE COMPARTMENTS TO EMERGE THE LARGEST POTS/UTENSILS.OR REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS/UTENSILS.RUST SHELVES INSIDE THE PEPSI COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE WINDOW INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 45.9F TO 50.2F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP 40F AND BELOOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES,GUACAMOLE ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CUT AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 72.0F STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE. CUT CHERRY TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F; GREEN CUT SALAD AT TEMP OF 45.6F;GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 46.9F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL DISLAY PREP COOLER .A BUCKET WITH MADE SALSA AT TEMP OF 66.2F,FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMP OF 38.9F; FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 23.73.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD: LETTUCE,TOMATOES,ONIONS ETC; TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS: GARBAGE(PUSHING WITH HANDS GARBAGE IN THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE,WIPING HANDS ON APRON HANDLING EQUIPMENT(OPENED AND CLOSED)UNIT EVEN AFTER OTHER EMPLOYEE DID THE SAME THING AFTER TOUCHING RAW MEATAND OTHER NON-FOOD SURFACE. EMPLOYEES NEVER REMOVED GLOVES OR HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER SOLVED SITUATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GANG WAY NOT MAINTAINED. RAT DROPPINGS (APPROX.20 DROPPINGS),AT EAST-SOUTH AREA BY THE SIDE DOOR. AT NORTH-WEST AREA WASTE OIL DRIPPING FROM DUCT UNIT ON CEMENT FORMING PUDDLES OF OIL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,REMOVE WASTE OIL FROM GROUND.SERVICE DUCT UNIT,MUST CLEAN AND SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKED AND RAW FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID, NO GROCERY PLASTIC BAG MUST BE USED TO STORE FOOD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN HOSE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING FROM OUTSIDE WALLS ONTO SIDE WALK / GANG WAY FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSE SUCH DRAINS ONTO BUCKET WITH LID,WHICH MUST BE EMPTY OUT EVERY DAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER / FOOD STORAGE AREA IS COVERED ONLY WITH INSULATION AND RAW WOOD,POROUS MATERIAL,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRY WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jun 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING FROM OUTSIDE WALLS ONTO SIDE WALK FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSE SUCH DRAINS ONTO A BUCKET WITH LID,WHICH MUST BE EMPTY OUT EVERY DAY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER / FOOD STORAGE AREA IS COVERED ONLY WITH INSULATION AND RAW WOOD,POROUS MATERIAL,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRY WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS AND MAKING TACOS), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURACE, SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER, SWEEP THE FLOOR, MOP THE FLOOR, WASHING DISHES ETC. THEN GLOVED THEIR HANDS AND HANDLED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AND STORING CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZING SOLUTION(CHLORINE)PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIUOS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-15,REPORT# 1454163. #32-CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #33-CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 6-7-16 WE (MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDLES PROVIDED AT ROLLED UP LID FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT(MIDDLE LID).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE(EAST SIDE).OBSERVED FOAM CUPS INSIDE THE VARIOUS KIND OF SALSA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATIONS BROKEN METAL BASE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY TE DEEP FRYER,PIECES ARE MISSING AND FOOD PARTICLES TUCKED UNDER THE SAID BROKEN METAL SHEET.NEED TO REPLACE INTERIOR BASE AT SAID COOLER. MOP SINK UNSTEADY AND NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN,NOT ABLE TO REMOVE STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT MOP SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN(UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE).REPLACE STOPPERS. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSES FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING FROM OUTSIDE WALLS ONTO SIDE WALK FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN HOSE SUCH DRAINS ONTO FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER / FOOD STORAGE AREA IS COVERED ONLY WITH INSULATION AND RAW WOOD,POROUS MATERIAL,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRY WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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74
Sep 10, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE ON GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 REPORT #1496259 INSPECTOR #386 #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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67
Sep 3, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW STEAK 47.3-48.1F, GRILLED VEGETABLES 47.5F, AND RAW CHICKEN 46.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CARRYOUT TRAYS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETRS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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82
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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82
Jan 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, fliters, cutting boards, cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drain cover not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged grate.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided inside second floor toilet room. Instructed to install working exhaust fan or repair. Instructed to install spray at three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize largest piece of equipment.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies stored on floor on second floor storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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82
Jan 27, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FOUND NO GREASE TRAP BOX CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE SALSA COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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74
Jul 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING STAINED AND PITTED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA
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82
Jan 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE AND SEAL BOTTOM FRONT DOOR BY GARAGE AREA
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST HAVE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE
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86
Nov 18, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carbon on Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carbon on Chicago on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carbon on Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Carbon on Chicago.

Has Carbon on Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carbon on Chicago have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Carbon on Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carbon on Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.