Conditional

Karol's

4813 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 12, 2026

Karol's was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 9 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical8 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink slow draining and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain handwashing and 3-compartment sinks.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace damaged floor tiles in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ventilation hood.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2628810 on 12-18-25:58- observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed person in charge to obtain and retain allergent certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on restroom door. Instructed person in charge to provide self closing device and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employee. Instructed to provide food handler certificate and retain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed person in charge to obtain and retain allergent certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge on site with foodservice manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Opbserved three compartment sink with wastewater back up. Wastewater backs up into middle compartment when sink is drained. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain grease trap to prevent wastewater back up. Priority foundation #7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on restroom door. Instructed person in charge to provide self closing device and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge valid original sanitation certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employee. Instructed to provide food handler certificate and retain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate. Instructed person in charge to obtain and retain allergent certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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