Polygon Cafe

September 17, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOOR AT SUSHI AREA, KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, ON TOP PIPES, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP BETWEEN TWO COLD HOLD UNITS BY THE LIDS. SOME PLACES HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF WHITE POWDER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE(hot, cold, and sushi food items) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 30 DROPPINGS) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND NORTH-WEST CORNER OF EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA(BASEMENT). ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ROACHES(3) ON THE WALL AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TANK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WE OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND KITCHEN: ON TABLES, ON HANGED CLEAN UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HOUSE FLIES, AND LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED • OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT WINDOWS AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED. MUST KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO (MINIMIZE FLYING INSECTS AND PEST ENTRY) TO BE OPENED IN NECESSITY(DELIVERY, ETC),
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PRESENTLY HANDLE IS REPAIRED WITH RUBBER BANDS), MUST REPAIR
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DOOR OF THE HALLWAY, REPLACE. BROKEN WALL(LARGE HOLES)BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT WEST BASEMENT AREA.REPAIR WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-5-2021, REPORT#2492635 #37)3-302.12 MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGE OR FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #55)6-201.11 BROKEN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 60
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING A FACE MASK. MUST WEAR FACE MASK AT INDOOR AREA. CITATION ISSUED:7-28-060
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 5, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 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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