Caribbean Spice

522-524 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

African

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2017

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Caribbean Spice, the earliest from 2016. On Dec 15, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Caribbean Spice's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 15, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Caribbean Spice is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

Jan 26, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FAUCET KNOB.

Jun 9, 2016

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS AT THE RESTROOMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Spice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Spice on file is from Dec 15, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Caribbean Spice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Spice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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