Carl's Red Hot Chicago

1957 E 83Rd St, Chicago, IL 60617
American
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Carl's Red Hot Chicago. On May 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSIL BEING STORED IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSIL IN A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK ON MAIN PREP AREA HANDSINK. HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carl's Red Hot Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carl's Red Hot Chicago on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Carl's Red Hot Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carl's Red Hot Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carl's Red Hot 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.