Carlton Inn Midway
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Carlton Inn Midway stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Carlton Inn Midway's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PORK SAUSAGE AT 99.6-100.2 DEGREES F, POTATOES 99.7-100.2. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED IN VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, HASHBROWNS, COFFEE, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE VISIBLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY TABLE. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE LOGBOOK, NO SERVICE RECEIPTS LOCATED. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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Aug 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS AND OR ANY DISHWARE THAT WILL BE USED. SINK MUST HAVE AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD, AND A GREASE RECEPTOR ATTACHED. ALSO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH SOAP AND HANDTOWELS, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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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: MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS DISCUSSED. (MSDS SHEETS, A COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE AND A MAP).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL FOR OR PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carlton Inn Midway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carlton Inn Midway on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carlton Inn Midway?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carlton Inn Midway.
Has Carlton Inn Midway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carlton Inn Midway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carlton Inn Midway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Carlton Inn Midway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carlton Inn Midway is inspected about once every two years on average.
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