Carbon
1204 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2025-09-08
What You Should Know
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 6 inspections
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training minor 2×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-08-26 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE 3 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BEHIND BOTH BARS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ALL MACHINES WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BEHIND BOTH BARS WHERE GLASSWARE IS WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED OR FOOD IS PREPARED.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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