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Carson (New)

2550 W 56th St

Last inspected Sep 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 1, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 74F AT WASHROOM HANDSINK IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 130 AND UNISEX RESTROOM 131. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). ENGINEER CORRECTED WATER TEMPERATURE ON SITE, HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 99F.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR EXTERIOR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLES ON HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ANS PRE-K CLASSROOM 130 TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WARPED AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE PANEL IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 5, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXTREME CLUTTER IN ROOM 125 STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AREA AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

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