Carmen Nava
3654 W 16TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Mobile food (Mobile Prepared Food Vendor)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2583488
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 29, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 9, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 9, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 24, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 24, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
RUBBERMAID COOLER BEING USED FOR HOT HOLDING. OBSERVED PAPER, CLOTH TOWELS, PLASTIC LINING AND BURN FOOD TYPE STAINS AT INTERIOR OF COOLER TO PREVENT BURNING INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MELTING WRAPPING OF TAMALES FROM HOT HOLDING STONE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF COOLER THAT IS CAPABLE AND APPROVED FOR USE AS HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS ON HOT STONE WHICH INCLUDES HOW DESIGNED TO BE USED, HOW FOOD IS MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AND DURATION, MAXIMUM DEPTH OF FOOD, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE AREA OF THE CART IN WHICH FOOD IS STORED OR SERVED SHALL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. NOTED NO COVER/BARRIER ON CART.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PAPER, PLASTIC AND CLOTH TOWELS BEING USED. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 10, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING SOURCE TO KEEP FOODS HOT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED AN OPEN PUST CART MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.