Carms Snack Shop
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2018
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Carms Snack Shop 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Carms Snack Shop is from Aug 14, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
Carms Snack Shop's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14 (A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS IN COOLERS PREPARED AND HELD ON PREMISES OVER 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.102.11(A)(2) MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 4, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
7 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: SMALL LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) NOTED IN FRONT DINING AREA ON WALLS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE (LAYING IN ICE). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANLDERS. (ONLY STEM THERMOMETER THAT READS 50F AND ABOVE ON SITE). PROVIDE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW.
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Jul 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CUT TOMATOES-46.4F, SLICED HAM-48.1F, SLICED TURKEY-46.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 2LB VALUED AT $30 DISCARDED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(3RD COMPARTMENT BEING USED AS AHOLDING UNIT FOR EQUIPMENT WHILE IT DRIES). INSTRUCTED TO SET UP ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTESNSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES UNDERNEATH THE REFIGERATED PREP AREA IN FRONT FOOD AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 15, 2014
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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 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 THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA; REMOVE. CLEAN BOTTOM SECTION OF FRYER.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SPOONS AT ITALIAN ICE STATION WITH THE HANLDES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
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 TEMPORARY COOLER FOR THE FESTIVAL IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE.
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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 DUCT IN THE REAR STORE ROOM HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KEEP THE ICE SCOOP OUT OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND STORE THE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER.
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Jul 28, 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dirty ice machine door in detail.
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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. Seal the gaps in the baseboards where the gas lines and switch plates go into the walls.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carms Snack Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carms Snack Shop on file is from Aug 14, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carms Snack Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Carms Snack Shop.
Has Carms Snack Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carms Snack Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carms Snack Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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