What is Carm's's health inspection score?

Carm's 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 Carm's last inspected?

Carm's was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carm's have?

Carm's has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carm's safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Carm's

Name: Carm's
Address: 1057 W POLK ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 97

1057 W POLK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING (NO MILK CRATES).
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING, FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA MACHINE ICE DISPENSER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM.

Base deductions−24 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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