Carol's Pub
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2021
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Score
Carol's Pub has been inspected three times since 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Carol's Pub's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIME AND BUILD-UP DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND WHEEL OF UNITS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-5-2019,2300714 #39) 3-305.12 BEVERAGE BOTTLES (LIQUOR) STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #44)4-903.12 NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #51)5-204.12 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DEVICE SO IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED. #55)6-201.11 NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD/DRINK AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREA IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. MUST REPAIR OR REFINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SIGNS INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT POSTED IN WASHROOMS. MUST POST SIGNAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BEVERAGE BOTTLES (LIQUOR) STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DEVICE SO IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE INSPECTED AND SERVICED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD/DRINK AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREA IS ROUGH AND UNEVEN. MUST REPAIR OR REFINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE COOKING/PREP AREA AND ON WASHROOM EXHAUST VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION/UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND BAR ARE NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. MUST CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carol's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carol's Pub on file is from Jul 20, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carol's Pub?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carol's Pub.
Has Carol's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carol's Pub have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carol's Pub 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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