Caribbean Cool Creeze

74 E 71St St, Chicago, IL 60619
African
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Jul 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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95
Jun 26, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F ANS 65.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHNG SINKS.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Cool Creeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Cool Creeze on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Cool Creeze?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Cool Creeze.

Has Caribbean Cool Creeze's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Cool Creeze have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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