Ceiba on Clark

2423 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ceiba on Clark has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up two times.

Ceiba on Clark's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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.

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.

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.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE KNOBS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

May 28, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ceiba on Clark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ceiba on Clark on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ceiba on Clark?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ceiba on Clark.

Has Ceiba on Clark's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ceiba on Clark have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ceiba on Clark means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ceiba on Clark inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ceiba on Clark is inspected around two times per year on average.

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