Podhalanka Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024
90
Score
Podhalanka Restaurant has been inspected 14 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Podhalanka Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STOVETOPS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD IN DEEP FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN STAND-UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jan 4, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE FROM 09/17/2021. ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, SERVICE REPORT, OR STATE LICENSE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, LOGBOOK AND LICENSE OR PROVIDE PEST CONTROL CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES, POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Dec 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE FOOD ITEMS WHEN COOKED (FIFO). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FRONT COUNTER SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STICKY HANDLES ATTACHED TO THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WHITE STOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CARDBOARDS ,PLASTIC SHEET ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INCLUDED THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND UNUSED BAR IS TOO LOSE AT BASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REORGANIZE FURNACE AREA ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOORS
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STOVE TOP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN FURNACE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FREEZER STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
2 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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Jan 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#152801 10/08/08 *389 #32 REMOVE OR REPLACE WOOD SHELF ABOVE SINK AREA.,#38 SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE.
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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.ITEMS ON FLOOR BEHIND COUNTERS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Podhalanka Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Podhalanka Restaurant on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Podhalanka Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Podhalanka Restaurant.
Has Podhalanka Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Podhalanka Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Podhalanka Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Podhalanka Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Podhalanka Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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