Polpetti Espresso Bar
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
Mostly clean — 4 of 5 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2019-10-29
What You Should Know
✓ Passed most recent inspection (2019-10-29)
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2019)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 4 inspections
⚠ Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 3×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 1×
Inspection History
2019-10-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
2019-09-05 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Observed 3- comp sink water & waste discharging into to bucket. water & waste must be conveyed to grease tap and/or proper plumbing per city code. priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Plumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Observed 3- comp sink water & waste discharging into to bucket. water & waste must be conveyed to grease tap and/or proper plumbing per city code. priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued.
1 ▾
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed food debris under and around food equipment in the prep area. Instructed manager to detail, clean and maintain at all times.
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed raw wood near swinging door entrance to prep. Must seal or paint all porous wood surfaces. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed open ceiling above prep area (several pipes, high ceiling, etc.) Must provide a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling, within reach, above prep area. Must maintain same.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install backflow prevention devices on espresso/coffee machines, and/or any equipment connected to a water source. Must maintain same.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency.
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