Karyn's on Green
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2014
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at Karyn's on Green stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Karyn's on Green's record stops at Feb 4, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Karyn's on Green's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SOUP,RICE)MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE GLASSES IN BAR AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND BAR TOP AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS, IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA,IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA/ DRESSING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REDUCE CLUTTER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA/STAFF DRESSING ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEBOARD UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 2nd Fl BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BUSSER STATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENTS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS LOCATED UPSTAIRS. MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT 1COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floor has missing tiles under the dish machine and has damaged and unsanitary spots around the mop sink, clean and repair the floors so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: The light shields above the rear prep area are missing or too small, replace the missing lighting shields.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. The oven station refrigerator is holding cooked vegetables and cooked soy and wheat protein at 56 f ambient air temperatures which was discarded at this time and said cooler was tagged held for inspection until repaired or replaced and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. The oven station refrigerator is holding 4 pounds of cooked vegetables and cooked soy and wheat protein at 49-55 f temperatures which was discarded at this time and valued at $75.00.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 40 live small flies were found in the utility area and dirty dish area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The tops of the warming lamps and underside of the pass are dirty; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SURFACES UNTIL CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The "sushi" cooler door does not close, repair the cooler door.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floor has missing tiles under the dish machine and has damaged and unsanitary spots around the mop sink, clean and repair the floors so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. The light shields above the fryer station and rear prep area are missing, replace the missing lighting shields.
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Jan 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Karyn's on Green last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Karyn's on Green on file is from Feb 4, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Karyn's on Green?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Karyn's on Green.
Has Karyn's on Green's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Karyn's on Green have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Karyn's on Green means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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