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Carlton Inn Midway

4944 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 5, 2025

Carlton Inn Midway was last inspected on December 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

December 5, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: No certified food managers certificate visible must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 21)

    Proper hot holding temperatures

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed small gap at front door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal to prevent entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for employees handling food. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the washroom for employees. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.