PODHALANKA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1549 W DIVISION ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
45
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STOVETOPS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation
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 9
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN STAND-UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.

JAN 4
2022
FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
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.

Serious Facility Condition
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FRONT COUNTER SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

OCT 16
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility Condition
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 12
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REORGANIZE FURNACE AREA ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOORS

SEP 18
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MAY 7
2014
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 3
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 16
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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 13
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 6
2010
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Other
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Sanitation
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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