JAN 27
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POLISH FOOD INC.
EAT. 100/100
3104 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2026 · passed
Passed all 12 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 8
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BAGS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER.HOT DOGS 56.6 F DEGREES, SLICED TOMATOES 58.3 F DEGREES,CUT LETTUCE 68.7 F DEGREES, COLE SLAW 56.5 F DEGREES, CHEESE AND MUSHROOM FLATBREADS 52.9 F DEGREES AND HAM AND CHEESE FLATBREADS 62.6 F DEGREES.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 7#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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JUL 162021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP TABLE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVER WITH DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND TO MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).SEE COMMENTS.
JAN 282020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
(1) FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE A CLAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 42017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MAY 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO LID/COVER FOR TOP AREA REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OFFENSIVE SEWER SMELL INSIDE BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE UPON NEXT VISIT,
NOV 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COOKING EQUIPMENT (BAKERY CONVECTION OVEN) IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR TRANSFER UNDER HOOD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →