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Polish Bistro

August 10, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE SURFACES. ICE ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. HALINA SEDELMAIER PASSED SANITATION EXAM ON 07-19-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A PALLET FOR THE BEER BOTTLES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLER, UNDER ROLLING CART AND UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT BAR, HOLE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL SAID AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENING ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, OPENINGS AND HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT, AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES. OBSERVED DUSTY PIPE LINES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTERS AT CORNER OF BAR AREA AND NEAR BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ ORGANIZE. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 25, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.