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CARMS SNACK SHOP

1057 W POLK ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60607

Health Inspection: okay

Official health department data. Inspected 2018-08-14; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2018-08-14), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2018-08-14: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Not Critical: CHI-3 — MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2.102.14 (A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-23 — PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS IN COOLERS PREPARED AND HELD ON PREMISES OVER 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.102.11(A)(2) MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6.201.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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