Caribbean Spice

522 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

African

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Caribbean Spice stretching back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Caribbean Spice dates to Jan 29, 2016.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “dish washing facilities”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caribbean Spice is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jan 28, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT PROPERLY EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR.

Jan 15, 2016

License

5 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT PROPERLY EXTEND OVER ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AROUND THE LOCK AND AROUND THE OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR. PROVIDE THE PROPER STOPPER FOR THE STEAM TABLE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON SITE TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Spice on file is from Jan 29, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Spice?

Across the inspection record, “dish washing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Spice.

Has Caribbean Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Spice have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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