POLO CAFE AND CATERING BRIDGEPORT U.S.A..

Chicago Health Dept

3322 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE SALAD PREP AREA IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL THE FRP WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BANQUET HALL BAR IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

FEB 23

2017

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATLOAF AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MEATLOAF AT 61.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 59.2F, CREAM AT 57.1F, CHICKEN AT 61.5F, STEAKS AT 54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $89. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED DEEP FRYERS, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, UNDERNEATH THE ELEVATED PLATFORM FOR THE WASHER AND DRYER, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE WHERE THE TOOLS ARE STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE SALAD PREP AREA IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL THE FRP WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BANQUET HALL BAR IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

MAY 5

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN FIRST FLOOR WEST WASHROOM. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION LEAK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE PREP COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

APR 7

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR OVEN IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ON TOPS OF WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.

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JUN 19

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR OVEN IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ON TOPS OF WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.

AUG 9

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REAR FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEFROST SMALL COOLER FRONT FREEZER SECTION.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD OVER 2 DOOR OVEN.

JAN 6

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FRYER AND CABINET,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHER ON FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOMR DUST BUILDUP.

AUG 2

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH FRYERS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORE ROOM.

APR 18

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

APR 11

2011

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND 5 HALF GALLON CONTAINERS OF BUTTER MILK WITH SELL BY DATE 03-25-11 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND USE PERISHABLES WITHIN SELL BY DATE. CONTAINERS DISCARDED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND BAR COUNTER. ALSO BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, ABOUT 2" OPENING AT TOP OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OPENING, ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SHELVES, SPICE RACK, UTENSILS SHELVES, WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL CHEST FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DUCT TAP IS USED TO HOLD DOOR TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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. HEAVY ICE BUILD NOTED IN ALL CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, BEHIND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL,COUNTER TOPS AND BAR AREA, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO COOKING AREA AND HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, REMOVE DOG FOOD AND BOWL FROM KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, MUST KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

JUN 22

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SURFACES (SHELVES) SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS TOILET.

FEB 25

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF THE OVENS, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, HOOD & FILTERS WHERE NEEDED & EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN KITCHEN, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

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