CARPENTER STREET.
111 N CARPENTER ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 72025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SALMON, STEAK AND EGGS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LINK EACH FOOD THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, COFFEE AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 162024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRASH EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 252023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS (TWO ON THE RIGHT SIDE) WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 70F - 75F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS, "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
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