Carvery
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2017
90
Score
Across the available record, Carvery has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jun 2, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Carvery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 2, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Carvery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -FOUND REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES WITH A NARROW OPENING BEING USED TO POUR THE GUEST'S WATER NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED OR SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH UTENSILS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, ETC. -THE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE BAR WHERE THE CUSTOMERS SIT HAS NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOPS ARE LEFT STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: reusable water bottles with a narrow opening not washed properly, instructed not to use, or wash manually with a brush.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: cooler doors gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ceiling at rear prep area by ice maker in poor repair, peeling paint and damaged plaster. instructed to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: found pottery plants stored above foods service line, instructed to keep away.
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Jan 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY,UNCLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COFFEE SPILLS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE SERVICE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR SERVICE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD SERVICE HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 1DR REACH COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ACROSS FROM DISHMACHINE.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPERATE BEVERAGE HOSES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET-REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE BAR 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 14, 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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES, LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD, INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no drain lines for soda guns at bar.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices for ice machine, coffee machine, and tea machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carvery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carvery on file is from Jun 2, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carvery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carvery.
Has Carvery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carvery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carvery 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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