New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Karczma on 08/04/2025.
Located in the heart of Greenpoint, Karczma operates from a prominent location at 136 Greenpoint Avenue, making it easily accessible to area customers.
According to inspection records: "10f. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
Under current regulations, Karczma faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| STREET | GREENPOINT AVENUE |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Polish |
| VIOLATION CODE | 10F |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| Council District | 33 |
| Community Board | 301 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| VIOLATION DESCRIPTION | Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material; not kept clean; or not properly sealed; raised; spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides; above and underneath the unit. |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| Latitude | 40.730071711814 |
| SCORE | 2 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| DBA | KARCZMA |
| PHONE | 7183491744 |
| BIN | 3064829 |
| CRITICAL FLAG | Not Critical |
| BBL | 3025630033 |
| Longitude | -73.955418403971 |
| NTA | BK76 |
| GRADE | A |
| ZIPCODE | 11222 |
| CAMIS | 41283191 |
| Census Tract | 056500 |
| BUILDING | 136 |
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
