Ceiba on Clark — Ceiba

2423 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

CEIBA ON CLARK, located at 2423 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 13, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 55, with two major and eight minor violations noted. Historically, the facility has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores across its four recorded inspections.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
May 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Aug 13, 2025 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES, BOWLS AND GLASSES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES, BOWLS AND GLASSES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE KNOBS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE PREP SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ONTO THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE HALLWAY OF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE SINK AND REPAIR THE DRAIN.
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
54
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.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)