Polish Bistro

June 27, 2016 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • hot/cold holding temps off
    Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
    Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN,SOUP, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    code 21
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
    Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    code 22
  • toxic chemicals mishandled
    Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
    Inspector note: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 07/02/2015, REPORT #1559849, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STOVE AND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
    code 29
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: PREPARED SOUP INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE YOU CAN EMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT,
    code 32
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR,
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE USED FOR MOPS ONLY,
    code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 2, 2015: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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