CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Karma Grocery Inc. during an inspection on 08/14/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 2858 W Roosevelt Road in Pilsen, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
Inspectors documented: "Must provide and maintain a vomit and/or diarrheal event kit as required for proper clean and sanitizing. 005.. 49." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The examination revealed violations related to temperature control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards clearly states that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Under current regulations, Karma Grocery Inc. faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2622265 |
| DBA Name | KARMA GROCERY INC |
| AKA Name | KARMA GROCERY |
| License # | 3041422 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 3 (Low) |
| Address | 2858 W ROOSEVELT RD |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60612 |
| Inspection Date | 08/14/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT KIT AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER CLEAN AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. | 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER DUE TO GAS NOT CONNECTED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS |
| Latitude | 41.86659160962016 |
| Longitude | -87.69828716189743 |
| Location | (41.86659160962016 |
This inspection was conducted on August 14, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: temperature-control, sanitation.
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 Chicago Department of Public Health . 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.
