Cafe Polonia

September 21, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw Chicken stored on top of raw pork and raw pork stored on top of raw chicken- Discontinue storing raw meat products together to prevent cross-contamination. Raw Poultry should be stored on bottom and meats should be separated by cooking temperatures if poultry cooking internally 165F and pork 145F. Poulty should be stored underneath. Corrected onsite Staff Removed and stored properly
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No Clean up kit nor supplies available- Provide Supplies and instructions for vomit and diarrhea kit.I sent email with supplies and instructions.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: No person In charge at the time of inspection. I aske staff was he the person in charge he stated he was not he just work there. - Train staff to have managerial control when owner is not present or CFPM not present
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No sanitizer testing was availble- Provide sanitizer solution and testing strips to test concentration.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection prepping was going on and the handsink was blocked by a cart with cooked beets and cabbage on it- Staff moved the food but when I washed my hands splashes of water was getting close to foods moved. Not alot of space - Use Splashguards and make handsinks easily accessible for staff to wash hands. corrected on site
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In use utensils stored in sanitizer solution- Train staff to store in use utensils in hot water 135F or above or with the product- Train staff to properly wash rinse and sanitize also air dry after sanitizing.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloth was not in sanitizer solution- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Frozen Food (C)

Inspector note: 16 packages of pierogis stored in refrigerator unit and package states "Keeps frozen at all times" Staff removed pierogis and stored in freezer.- Discontinue storing products that states keep frozen otherwise stated.
code 590.003/3-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood is heavily soiled and greasy- Clean to remove excess grease and soils... Filters in kitchen is soiled with dust- Clean to remove dusts
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Stove grill and fryloator is heavily soiled - Clean to remove excess soils
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent dropping in basement area- Clean to remove and provide a current detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: In Basement large amounts of clutter throughout and also inside the kitchen - Clean to remove unnecessary clutter
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 4, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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