The Karczma Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, The Karczma Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The Karczma Cafe's record stops at Jul 15, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: : FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT ALBELE OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, FILTERS, CUTTING BOARD, UTENSILS, PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ANS SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOO TILE LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH-OUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE, VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT COVERS NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN COVERS AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED PROPER TEMPERATURE. REACH-IN COOLER USED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 56.6 F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY OR SERVICE. OBSERVED 3 QUARTS OF SOUR CREAM AT 54.5, 20 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 51.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS, 14 LBS, $30
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT ALBELE OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINET, FILTERS, CUTTING BOARD, UTENSILS, PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ANS SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOO TILE LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH-OUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE, VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT COVERS NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN COVERS AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDE ON PREPMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Dec 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELF SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SHELVES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTIALTION HOOD FILTER AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SINKS/COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 14, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Karczma Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Karczma Cafe on file is from Jul 15, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Karczma Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Karczma Cafe.
Has The Karczma Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Karczma Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Karczma Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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