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Polk Street Co.

October 24, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AREA AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INSIDE SOILED LINEN HAMPER,ON WALLS,ON CEILINGS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF,SOUP,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 7, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 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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