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CARNICERIA MARIBEL INC

1801 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CARNICERIA MARIBEL INC has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 15, 2019. The most recent inspection, on July 8, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 10, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2024. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 27, 2022. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 10, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 19 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 8, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13: OBSERVED A BUILD OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13: OBSERVED A BUILD OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FECES RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
      • 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.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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).
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 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.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED OPEN PORK STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHOOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 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.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE TWO CITY SANITATION MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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