Polish Bistro

October 8, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (POTATOES,CHICKEN,SOUP ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE WEST 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386915 DATED: 09/08/2020 #10--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/BAR) Dec 8, 2020 #49--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. Dec 8, 2020 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--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. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST, GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. Dec 8, 2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Dec 8, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/15/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 8, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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