Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2014
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 18, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse since Sep 18, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND THE FRP WALL ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHNING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND FRONT BAR IN THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS,IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR HAND SINK FAUCET.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT WORN FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LINEN ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF WALK-IN BEER/WINE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLBASE NEXT TO THE REAR LINEN ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL WALLBASE COUVING AT STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO BASE OF TOILET BOWL. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AT REAR PREP AREA TABLE NEXT TO STAND UP REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CAKED ON FOOD SPLASHES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREAS,IN FRONT OF COOLERS AND AT ALL REAR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS AND ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2012
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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE DOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOOR.
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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. THE BASEBOARDS ALONG THE DISHROOM AND DISH DRYING AREAS ARE DAMAGED, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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 cleaned. THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING IS MOLDY, REMOVE THE MOLD AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM AND FRONT LINE PASS AREA.
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Apr 19, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. THE SHARPENING STEEL HAS A BROKEN HANDLE, REMOVE UNSANITARY UTENSILS FROM THE PREP AREA.
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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. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVES AND IN THE LINEN ROOM IS DIRTY AND THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE DISH SPRAYER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ARE DAMAGED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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 cleaned. CLEAN THE DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE GAPS IN THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN PREP SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK. INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THE NEW COFFEE STATION.
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Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
3 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. The lowboy line cooler is shut down pending a part on order, repair or replace the 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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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 cleaned. Repair the water damaged wall in the employee bathroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse on file is from Sep 18, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse.
Has Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carmichael's Chicago Steak Hse 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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