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Polk Street Co.

February 11, 2016 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1653216 NOT CORRECTED: 18- REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, BOTTOM OF DOOR RUSTED. LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED NUMEROUS OIL BOXES ON SURROUNDING GROUND. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
code 14Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
code 32
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. PROVIDE SAME.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME
code 40
Only Authorized Personnel In The Food-Prep Area

Inspector note: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING THRU PREP AREA FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO ACCESS FRONT OF BAR/RESTAURANT. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
code 44

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 4, 2016: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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