Carls Red Hots
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2020
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Going back to 2011, Carls Red Hots has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 21, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Carls Red Hots's record stops at Jul 21, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Nov 14, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND JUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM RIF TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F,WHICH HAS POTEMTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,HOT DOGS,50.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 11.03OZ ,TOTAL COST $4.00 ,POLISH 52.37F ,TOTAL WEIGHT 1.85LBS,TOTAL COST $7.00,HAMBURGER 52.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1.72LBS,TOTAL COST $5.00,CHICKEN,55.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT,5.41LBS,TOTAL COST,$8.00,ITALIAN BEEF,40.2F,TOTAL WEIGHT,2.08LBS,TOTAL COST$3.00,PIZZA PUFFS,53.0F,TOTAL WEIGHT,1.21LBS,TOTAL COST$3.00,CHEESE 51.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT6.03 OZ,TOTAL COST41.50,TOTAL POUNDS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS WERE14.80LBS,TOTAL COST FOR FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $31.50,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING IMNSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Nov 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA POP MACHINES,AND NOZZELS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALLS,AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS DUST BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES,IE FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,(TOO SHORT) TO REACH LAST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD PANS,UTENSILS,ETC.MUST REPLACE FAUCET.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA POP MACHINES,AND NOZZELS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALLS,AND CESILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS DUST BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK,MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 18, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEFROST REAR BOX FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR REAR UNDER AND AROUND REAR COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleanedCLEAN REAR CEILING VENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE SYRUP PUMPS, MIXER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE SODA SHELF, AND REAR BOX FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE CILING VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carls Red Hots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carls Red Hots on file is from Jul 21, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carls Red Hots?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Carls Red Hots.
Has Carls Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carls Red Hots have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carls Red Hots 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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