What is Carson's Ribs's health inspection score?

Carson's Ribs has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carson's Ribs last inspected?

Carson's Ribs was last inspected on December 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carson's Ribs have?

Carson's Ribs has 20 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carson's Ribs safe to eat at?

Yes, Carson's Ribs has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Carson's Ribs

Name: Carson's Ribs
Address: 465 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 97

465 E ILLINOIS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/23/2025

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Improving

9 inspections

Last: Dec 23, 2025

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2627135 DATED NOVEMBER 14 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #48 SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING IN BOTH THE FLOOR AND THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TWICE BAKED POTATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF TWICE BAKED POTATOES ($30) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH ICE AND BOTTLED BEER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUGT REAR PREP/ DRY STORAGE SPACE INSIDE LARGE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PINK AND BLACK SLIMELIKE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (BBQ CHICKEN, COOKED CHIC WIKEN WINGS, BAKED POTATOES, COOKED RIBS, POTATOES AU GRATIN, COLE SLAW AND SALMON ALL PREPARED-ON SITE PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS INCLUDING DISCARD DATE AS REQUIRED BY CODE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUGT REAR PREP/ DRY STORAGE SPACE INSIDE LARGE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Ice build-up noted at cook line prep cooler, instructed to repair and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
cracks noted at wall next to smoking station, instructed to seal.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
using saran wrap as a barrier between soiled dishes and clean one, instructed to use proper material than can be scrubbed and cleaned.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med1 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
Open drinks for employee on prep table, instructed to have closed container or away from prep tables.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Improper cooling method, hot food stacked more than one layer on sheet trays, covered tightly with a saran wrap. not allowing cold air to circulate around product. instructed manager to uncover hot food to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
Found about 36lbs of cooked chicken at temperature ranging between 67.3f-46.1f, 50 lbs of cooked pork ribs at 58.5f. both meats placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $336.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food not labeled ( flour ) instructed to label.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
fly strips hung in prep area, instructed to remove from a open food areas.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Ice build up noted at several low boy coolers around cooling units, instructed to remove and maintain.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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