Chicago
37
BEAT

Politan Row

111 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
37/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2019-09-13
Pass Rate
25%
2 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
2019-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, EGG CURRY, MARINADES, POLITAN CRISPS,COOKED RICE, GUACAMOLE, HOUSE SAUCES, ETC) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS VENDOR STATION REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-08-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS VENDORS STATIONS IN THE FACILITY. MUST KEEP PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER CORRECTED ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK, AND ORANGE MOLD LIKE SLIME/CREAMY SUBSTANCE MIXED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, REMOVE COLORED BUILDUP, FOOD AND CLEAN AN...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 3 LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOM @82.4F, 3 LBS OF COUS COUS @76.0F, AND 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATO @ 81.0F, AND 3 LBS OF BROCCOLI SALAD @76.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. I...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF COOKED NOODLES @55.4F AND 1 LB OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE @57.0F IN CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN THE "PIKO" VENDORS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID ITEMS...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, EGG CURRY, MARINADES, POLITAN CRISPS,COOKED RICE, GUACAMOLE, HOUSE SAUCES, ETC) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS VENDOR STATION REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LA...

serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS, 2 LBS COUS COUS , 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES, AND BROCCOLI SALAD ON THE COUNTER OF "SMASHED RADISH" VENDOR STATION IN BOWLS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NO TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 22 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND ON STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-04-11 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. No CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2019-04-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. No CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPES ABOVE FOR PREP AREA MUST BE COVERED OR ENCASED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS MUST BE FULLY CONSTRUCTED WITH RUNNING WATER AND PAPER PRODUCTS. CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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