Polaris Club (T1 C18)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

American

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Polaris Club (T1 C18), the earliest from 2021. Polaris Club (T1 C18) was last inspected on Apr 18, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 18, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2024

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS ON INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP WHERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MILK CRATES) FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION.

Jun 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Nov 29, 2021

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polaris Club (T1 C18) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polaris Club (T1 C18) on file is from Apr 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polaris Club (T1 C18)?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polaris Club (T1 C18).

Has Polaris Club (T1 C18)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polaris Club (T1 C18) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Polaris Club (T1 C18) 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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