Carniceria Maribel Inc
1801 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Grocery Store ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 8, 2025
Carniceria Maribel Inc was last inspected on July 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 8, 2025 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed a build of trash on the floor under the stairs in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed feces residue on the inside of the toilet bowl in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed a build of trash on the floor under the stairs in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed feces residue on the inside of the toilet bowl in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build of trash on the floor under the stairs in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed feces residue on the inside of the toilet bowl in the toilet room in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 10/22/2024, report #2605062 #50 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide. #53: 6-501.19 observed no self-closing device on the toilet room door that leads to the food prep area. Instructed to provide a self-closing device. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed the interior of the ice machine with a brownish substance located by the ice maker. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner on the lower shelf of prep tables in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self closing device on the toilet room door that leads to the food prep area. Instructed to provide a self closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors need to be cleaned in the food prep area under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed the interior of the ice machine with a brownish substance located by the ice maker. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2604421 dated 10/10/24; 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 live large flies flying around the rear food prep area. At the time of the re-inspection about 7-8 live large flies were flying around the food prep area. Instructed to correct the previous priority foundation violation by eliminating live large flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner on the lower shelf of prep tables in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self closing device on the toilet room door that leads to the food prep area. Instructed to provide a self closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors need to be cleaned in the food prep area under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: 3-301.11(b) observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a male food handler chopping and handling ready-to-eat lettuce with his bare hands during the inspection. Instructed to discard said rte foods, always wash hands, and apply food-grade disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods. Employee discarded said rte food, washed hands, and applied food-grade disposable gloves. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed the interior of the ice machine with a brownish substance located by the ice maker. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 live large flies flying around the rear food prep area and about 10 live small flies on the walls in the toilet room. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner on the lower shelf of prep tables in the food prep area. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.15 observed food grade disposable gloves not being used the handle ready to eat foods. Instructed to review when to use food grade disposable gloves with all food handlers.
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed no self closing device on the toilet room door that leads to the food prep area. Instructed to provide a self closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors need to be cleaned in the food prep area under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to obtain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed open pork stored inside grocery bags in chest freezer. Instructed manager to provide proper food storage bags or containers for storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-comparmtment sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard for easy cleaning and pest control. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washoom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan inside washroom.instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2566034 on 10-27-22: 57-observed some male food handlers without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed tcs foods at inadequate hot holding temperatures located in the food prep area. Observed about 20 lbs of cooked chicharones with meat on it at 67.6f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs hot holding foods at 135f or above at all times. 18 lbs discard worth $200. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the cook without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner. Instructed to not re-use cardboard as shelf liners all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed some male food handlers without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (chilie rellenos, brain tacos, and pork skin with meat on the skin)at improper temperature(63.6f-72.8f). Tcs foods for hot holding shall be at 135f or above. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured approximate 9lbs valued at $90. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed an expired lab report for the pork skin and dried meat(8-19-2010 from emsl analytical inc 2444 w george st chicago 60618). Lab reports shall be current within 5 years. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floors throughout the facility(front service area, rear prep area, customer area, and toilet room)and on the shelves in the rear prep and front service area. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while tcs foods(chilie rellenos, tacos, pork) are being prepared and served.a city of chicago food service manager shall be on site at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employe health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea, instructed to provide, along with the proper items needed and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training on premises at this time.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for the two city sanitation managers, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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