CARLTON INN MIDWAY.

Chicago Health Dept

4944 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 3 critical violations noted.

2 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE VISIBLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED IN VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGE, HASHBROWNS, COFFEE, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: PORK SAUSAGE AT 99.6-100.2 DEGREES F, POTATOES 99.7-100.2. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 4
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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