Carm's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
CARM'S, located at 1057 W Polk St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations related to in-use utensil storage and contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display. Across its nine recorded inspections, CARM'S has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 17, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 30, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE
43
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING (NO MILK CRATES).
39
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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