MAR 31
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POLISH FOOD.
EAT. 84/100
3104 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2015 · passed
9 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Prep table loer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
JAN 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CORNERS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
JAN 142014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT,ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HANDSINK IS CLOGGED NOT WORKING--WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDWASHING FACILITY AS REQUIRED PER CITY CODE.AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF SUCH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CORNERS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
JUL 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under front counter shelving/ rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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JAN 182013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of splash guard needs cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink and rear storage areas need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall/door frame of bathroom had exposed plaster/peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FEB 172012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED BASE WALLS GOING TO EXIT DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MANAGER ORDERED ON LINE FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE,DOCUMENTS CONFIRMED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION
NOV 162011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water hose attached to utiltiy sink faucet. Instructed to remove hose or install backflow preventer.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
FEB 72011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Treshold at bottom of front door worn. Instructed to replace worn treshold.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed hand sink and three compartment leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL SWEEP MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. 5 INCH HOLE ON THE WALL BELOW CASHIER AREA MUST BE SEALED; CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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