Did Carnegie pass its last health inspection?

Carnegie at 1414 E 61st Pl was inspected on Aug 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Carnegie?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K WASHROOM, GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 104, SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS AND BOYS

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / School

Carnegie

1414 E 61st Pl, Chicago 60637 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 25, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 25, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K WASHROOM, GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 104, SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS AND BOYS SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTNUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOMS AND LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LUNCHROOM STAFF AND SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND LUNCHROOM STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 25, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 27, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 19, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Carnegie — questions

Did Carnegie pass its last health inspection?: Carnegie at 1414 E 61st Pl was inspected on Aug 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Carnegie?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PRE-K WASHROOM, GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM NEAR ROOM 104, SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS AND BOYS
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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