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Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food

4640 N Cumberland, Chicago, IL 60656
Other
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food stretching back to 2011. Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food was last inspected on Apr 2, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING HOOD/FILTER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR COOLER FAN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. 6 FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN DIRTY , FLOOR AT THE REAR DIRTY INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS IN DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR CAP/HAIR NET AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning (detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining room shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy, vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust vent in bathroom needs cleaning.
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Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/Observed front, and rear entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4inch, to 1/2 inch gap on bottom of doors.No citation issued due to license inspection on 3/14/2011.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Above had no city of chicago food sanitation certificate at time of license inspection on 3/14/2011, must provide proof of a food sanitation certificate for city of chicago, or letter of enrollment in order to pass license inspection.No citation issued due to license inspection on 3/14/2011.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, kitchen areas need cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had gap/peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/sealed. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer to all refrigerators to properly maintain 40f or less.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food on file is from Apr 2, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food.

Has Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grandma's Pierogi & Polish Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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