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Staropolska Restaurant

5247-5249 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
89/100

Strong record across 6 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
6
5 passed
Last Inspected
2014-04-15
Pass Rate
83%
1 failure
Score
89/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-04-15
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 19×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2014-04-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SMOOTHLY.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER, MUST CLEAN DRAINPIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

2013-07-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN COOLER RACKS, MAIN FLOOR AND BASEMENT, ARE RUSTY. NEED TO PAINT OR REPLACE.

2012-11-28 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, stoves, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep area(1st floor)need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning under storage shelving/racks.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, holes gaps in rear storage area by walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed, wall that had hole in bsmt storage room, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing /damaged ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area, food storage areas shall ...

minor Sanitation

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

Broken, damaged light shields in bsmt prep area, storage area shall be replaced, missing light shield above ice machine 1st floor, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in prep areas.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt prep area, leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

2011-03-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2011-03-02 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #361344 ,11-03-10, FOUND #32,33,AN...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,1ST FLR NEEDS RECAULKING

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. WET FLOOR IN BASEMENT ,MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES

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. VENTS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2010-11-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all cutting boards.

minor Sanitation

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

Sinks, cooking equipment interior and exterior surface, prep tables and counters, coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in adjacent prep area not maintained. Instructed to seal floors. Floor in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and light covers not maintained in basement. Instructed to detail clean and replace any damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers. Ventilation covers not cleaned through-out. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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