RestaurantLicence 1645224

Karolinka Club

6102 S Central Ave, Chicago 60638

Latest verdictPassOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections24since Jan 11, 2010

Fail rate5.9%1 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass76%
Conditional18%
Fail6%

24 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

201020132016201920222025

PassOct 7, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged flooring in basement near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to repair all areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
No verdictSep 25, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictJan 16, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassOct 3, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed accumulation of grease on prep table next to fryers. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed handsink next to 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter and unnecessary items stored in area near kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused items, organize and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilaion in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen certificate on site. Instructed to complete training.
No verdictSep 25, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalApr 22, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site. City of Chicago sanitation certificate on site is expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain new sanitation training and certificate and retain on site. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build up of debris under bar area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
No verdictApr 14, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Oserved rust build up on the interior of the basement fridge near the compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged basement wall behind table where toaster oven/microwave is located. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
PassAug 4, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in bar, basement staff washroom and customer washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items(rice, flour)stored on floor in basement prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed multi-use equipment, pots, etc stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all clean multi-use equipment six inches off floor.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff and women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training available for employees. Instructed manager to provide.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen awareness training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
PassOct 6, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Dry storage containers not label. Instd to label with common name.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Food storage (potatoes) on floor in storage room. Instd to elevate 6 inches
No verdictSep 30, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassDec 6, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rear door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom. Instd to rodent proof same and have tight fitting.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth and easilt cleanble.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak at pipe under bar 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain same.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Ceiling in poor repair near furnace in basement. Inst to repair same.
ConditionalNov 29, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen training as required for city of Chicago certifed manager. Instd to obtain and provide verification.
No verdictNov 7, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassFeb 24, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floor under and behind heavy equipment and along wall base not clean, debris, clean and maintain.
2. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.
PassSep 9, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior of ice machine to remove some build up. Clean and maintain.
2. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.
PassSep 25, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the front microwave interior not clean, instructed to clean.
No verdictSep 14, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalSep 4, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  Found no city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to post original certificate(s) or provide proof of enrollment in sanitation course. Serious violation 7-38-012
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Found the floors in the corner in the prep and bar area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Found the vent in the women's toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Found the hot water knob missing from the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
PassJan 25, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Interior panel of ice machine with calcium build-up.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Exposed handsink slow draining. Repair same.
PassMay 25, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors in basement prep area in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Floors at 1st floor bar area in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Wall at 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Wall in side storage area with water damage in need of repairing. Must correct and maintain at all times.
3. 37
  Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
  Toilet rooms in basement in need of self closing device. Must install and maintain.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Vent above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Any unnecessary clutter in side storage area in need of cleaning and or organizing. Must correct and maintain.
6. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Ice utensil must be kept in a clean sanitized container at all times. Must correct and maintain at all times.
PassJan 13, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Interior of panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same.
PassJan 21, 2010Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJan 11, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Observed over 100 mice droppings in basement along wallbase (scattered). Holes noted in walls in same area. Seal holes and eliminate all droppings. Front door not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting and no daylight to be seen. Citation issued. 7-38-020 serious
2. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Label and date all cooked foods in coolers.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior of all coolers and storage cabinets thru-out.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
583×
Allergen training as required
343×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
333×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1645224 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.