Pass

Carm's

1057 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Carm's was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Missing trash receptacles near handwash sinks in prep areas. A receptacle shall be provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded. Instd to provide and maintain

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate at least 6 inches on proper shelving (no milk crates).

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert (handle up) during storage

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler wearing a hair restraint. Instructed management that all food employees who handle/prepare food must wear a hair restraint. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used to store food off the floor throughout the facility. Must remove crates from premises and provide shelving, free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the self-closing device on the employee washroom door broken. Instructed management that all washroom doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self-closing doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handlers without food handler training. Instructed management that all food handlers must complete approved food handler training and maintain on-site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in prep area. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up inside of soda machine ice dispenser. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin. Instructed to store ice scoop in clean container when not in use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid on trash can in unisex bathroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site (facility has first aid kit). Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation in lower interior of fryer in frontt prep area. Must clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet handles on front hand sink difficult to operate (stripped). Observed low water pressure. Must repair and maintain hand sink at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mini dessert cups without labels in cold hold unit in prep and walk in cooler . Instructed to provide list of ingredients on each individual container and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can without lid in restroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior panel of ice machine a little dirty, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.