OCT 29
2019
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POLPETTI ESPRESSO BAR.
EAT. 82/100
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 29, 2019 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
8
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAR 282019FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2019
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
APR 252018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
SEP 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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