Karczma Restaurant

4640 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Other
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2013
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Karczma Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2013. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Karczma Restaurant since Aug 13, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG CHICKEN, PORK, PIEROGI, SALADS, SOUP ETC.) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND PANS ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED OR REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS AND PANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND ALL PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM AND ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT) STORED IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA.--------MUST REORGANIZE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 28, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.------------MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AND INSIDE WASHROOM.----------MUST CLEAN AND OR REPAINT WALLS IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karczma Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karczma Restaurant on file is from Aug 13, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karczma Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Karczma Restaurant.

Has Karczma Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Karczma Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Karczma Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.