What is Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. last inspected?

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. was last inspected on January 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. have?

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. has 31 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. safe to eat at?

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. serve?

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc. serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc.

Name: Mr. B's Caribbean Grill, Inc.
Address: 4801 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 68

4801 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/15/2026

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0Fair

Caribbean•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 60% of caribbean restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 15, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

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.

Location

4801 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS BEEF, CHICKEN ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. JASON BARRETT ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:40PM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2629375 DATED 01/07/26. #38 OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROGHOUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. DROPPING HAD DECEASED TO 15-20. MANAGER CLEANED UP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROGHOUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROGHOUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SERVICE/ MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP/SERVICE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOORS IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER AND WILL CONTAIN DRY STORAGE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE CEILING ON BASEMENT TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BAR AREA INTENDED TO BE USED FOR A JUICE BAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED WAREWASHING AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS NEED TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A ILLINOIS HEALTH DEPARTENT LICENSE NUMBER AND THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN VERIFICATION FROM A LICENSED TECHNICIAN, DATE OF APPLICATION, TARGETED PESTS, A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED AND MONITORED DURING INSPECTION AND A RECORD OF ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNDER WASTWATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MOVE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER FROM UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES AND MAINTIAN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DRYING RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE OF RACKS TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SERVICE/ MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP/SERVICE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE FLOORS IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER AND WILL CONTAIN DRY STORAGE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. RESTORE CEILING ON BASEMENT TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 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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