Halina's Polish Delight Rest

5914 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Other

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Halina's Polish Delight Rest has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Halina's Polish Delight Rest's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 27, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Coller shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.Damaged ceiling tile in storage area shall be replaced, wall in storage areas need cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light shields that were missing light shield end caps shall be provided. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Jul 16, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2010

Routine

4 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL THE KNIVES TO STORE. MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. (CAULKING WORN OUT). BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOMS DOORS.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD. WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halina's Polish Delight Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halina's Polish Delight Rest on file is from Jan 27, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halina's Polish Delight Rest?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Halina's Polish Delight Rest.

Has Halina's Polish Delight Rest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Halina's Polish Delight Rest have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halina's Polish Delight Rest 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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