MAR 12
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POLISH PACZKI CAFE, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
7210 W FOSTER AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2025 · passed
5 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
MAR 132024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE DRESSING ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE PREP SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE FFRYER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOORS.
JUL 212023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19--OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
JUL 132023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED-UP MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2565132 DATED:10/11/2022 #37--OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKES AND COOKIES NEED PROPER LABELING INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 7/20/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
OCT 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOLER FOUND AT 50F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKES AND COOKIES NEED PROPER LABELING INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR DOOR STAND UP REFRIGERATOR IN CENTER OF KITHCEN TO THE RIGHT OF COOKING AREA. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER/DRIED LEAVES ON GROUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND WALLS WITH DUST AND MOLDLIKE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM RECENT INSPECTION FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 112021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR 2 EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING FINAL SANITIZATION TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE WHILE CHLORINE WAS BEING USED AS A SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM RECENT INSPECTION FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS, STOVE, FRYERS ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED UN VENTED (2) OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR SPECS.
MAR 52019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED WORK BENCHES,REFRIGERATOR DOORS,RANGES,MIXERS ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR/DOUGH AND BURN'T GREASE.AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SPASHED GREASY VENTILLATION HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13(A) NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 42018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO ENTRYWAY FROM CONSUMER SERVICE AREA INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA. BARRIER PROVIDED MUST NOT ALLOW MORE THAN A 36" OPENING IN THE ENTRYWAY INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-202.13 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13(A) NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED STOVE EQUIPMENT IN REAR NEAR THE LARGE OVEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16(A) OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON EAST CEILING AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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