The Polenta Bar

1002 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections

2 passed

Last Inspected

2018-01-23

Pass Rate

100%

0 failures

Score

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UNRATED

What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2018-01-23)

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection

→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation minor 3×

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Pest Activity critical 1×

Inspection History

2018-01-23 Pass Canvass

CRITICAL 4 ▾

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD RACKS FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA, AND GARAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2017-01-24 Pass License

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No violations found.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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