Did Carnival Grocery Store pass its last health inspection?

Carnival Grocery Store at 458 W Dickens Ave was inspected on Feb 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Carnival Grocery Store?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND SPOONS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTEN

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 / Grocery Store

Carnival Grocery Store

458 W Dickens Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 4, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 4, 2025

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND SPOONS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF LOOSE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEBOARD ON WALLS IN SMALL HALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT BACK OF STORE IN STORAGE AREA TO BE BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR, AND HANGING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TORN AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP STORED IN BUCKET IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR STORE APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON BOTH FAN COVERS OF UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 4, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 30, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2011	Complaint	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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Carnival Grocery Store — questions

Did Carnival Grocery Store pass its last health inspection?: Carnival Grocery Store at 458 W Dickens Ave was inspected on Feb 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Carnival Grocery Store?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND SPOONS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTEN
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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