Caribella
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Caribella 11 times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Aug 1, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUMFOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERED NO BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN BREAST RANGING IN TEMP FROM 48.2F-57.2F, DICE TURKEY HAM AT 48.2F, SHELLED EGG AT 48.7F, AND COOKED DICED POTATOES RANGING FROM 91.2F-102.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603929 CONDUCTED ON 10/02/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-204.12: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUMFOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED NO BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTSUMMARY FROM 5/16/22 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF AL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THIS SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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 TRAINING.
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Jun 23, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS AND SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS AND SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 8, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITNG AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,POTATOE PEELER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES
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Feb 1, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,CHICKEN,GROUNDBEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:10 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITNG AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,POTATOE PEELER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 22, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribella on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribella?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caribella.
Has Caribella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribella have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribella 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 Caribella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caribella is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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