Chicago
30
BEAT

Carmens Place

2758 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Liquor · Low risk
BEAT
30/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 4 inspections for pest activity, other

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2012-05-31
Pass Rate
25%
3 failures
Score
30/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2012-05-31)
Failed 3 inspections (2012, 2012, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Other issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Pest Activity critical
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Sanitation serious
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
2012-05-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-05-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS I.E. DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES FROM THE OUTSIDE AND ALONG WALLS,FLOOR AREAS WERE NOTICED AT RE...

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND HIGH WEEDS FROM YARD AREA NEXT DOOR.

2012-05-18 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE UP AND RUNNING WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERD REAR STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE ON SITE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MOLDY, NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,ALL SHELVINGS,CABINETS BEHIND BAR SERVICE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

2011-04-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. RAW SEWAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, OPEN SEWER DRAINS, AND STANDING...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM, MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, TOO NUME...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MOLDY, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ICE AND CLEAN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR, MUST PROVIDE

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER THROUGH-OUT PR...

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