POLITAN ROW.
111 N ABERDEEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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 LABELING ON ALL REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 12019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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 AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS @ AT LEAST 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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 LABELING ON ALL REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONTROL DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY METHODS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3-501.14 FOR FOOD THAT IS PREPARED, COOKED, AND REFRIGERATED BEFORE TIME IS USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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 ISSUED.
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 112019PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
APR 92019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
WASTE PIPES ABOVE FOR PREP AREA MUST BE COVERED OR ENCASED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
TOILET ROOMS MUST BE FULLY CONSTRUCTED WITH RUNNING WATER AND PAPER PRODUCTS. CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 →