JUN 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PODHALANKA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
1549 W DIVISION ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2024 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STOVETOPS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JAN 92023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN STAND-UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 12
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
JAN 42022FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2022
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE FROM 09/17/2021. ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, SERVICE REPORT, OR STATE LICENSE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, LOGBOOK AND LICENSE OR PROVIDE PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED DISHES, POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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DEC 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE FOOD ITEMS WHEN COOKED (FIFO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE FRONT COUNTER SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STICKY HANDLES ATTACHED TO THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WHITE STOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CARDBOARDS ,PLASTIC SHEET ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INCLUDED THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR IS TOO LOSE AT BASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REORGANIZE FURNACE AREA ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOORS
SEP 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STOVE TOP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN FURNACE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION GIVEN.
MAY 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FREEZER STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 162011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JAN 62010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2010
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#152801 10/08/08 *389 #32 REMOVE OR REPLACE WOOD SHELF ABOVE SINK AREA.,#38 SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND COUNTERS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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