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Polish Bistro

September 8, 2020 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/BAR)
    code 10Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 23
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
    code 37
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES/SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE/OVEN, GRILL, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 26, 2019: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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