Caribbean Cool Creeze
74 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2025-07-08
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-08)
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2025)
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
🔧 Facility Condition minor 3×
🌡 Food Temperature minor 1×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
🧼 Employee Hygiene serious 1×
Inspection History
2025-07-08 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F ANS 65.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
serious Employee Hygiene
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES AT ALL HAND WASHNG SINKS.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND SHIELD INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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