Polaris Club (T1-C18)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Polaris Club (T1-C18) has five inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Polaris Club (T1-C18)'s record stops at Nov 14, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2019

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE BUFFET TABLE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE SAID UNIT WITH TCS FOODS WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. (COS - MANAGER TURNED ON THE UNIT - AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 37.2F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE BUFFET TABLE. FOLLOWING TCS FOODS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: SHAWARMA WRAP AT 49.6F, ROASTED ASPARAGUS ORSO AT 53.1F, PORTOBELLO SANDWICH AT 56.7F, CUCUMBER COUSCOUS AT 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOODS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00,TOTAL WEIGHT $ 10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE (SIDE SNACK AREA). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON BUFFET TABLE.

May 21, 2019

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND WARE WASHING MACHINE BEHIND BAR.

Nov 6, 2018

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (RICE,MEAT BALLS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN 6 DOOR DRAWER COOLER AT COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE AND ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not located at coffee expresso machine behind bar.Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained. -

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Apr 18, 2018

Complaint

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT CUSTOMER BUFFET COLD HOLDING UNIT,HOT HOLDING UNIT"(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 40.0F OF SAID BUFFET COLD HOLDING UNIT),(BUFFET HOT HOLDING UNIT MEASURED AT 145F)".OBSERVED PASTA AT 122.0F,SOFT ASSORTED CHEESES AT 48.7F-53.1F,PROSCIUTTO SLICED HAM AT 54.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 9 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 12, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the bar ceiling near the wine cabinets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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 Nov 14, 2019. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Polaris Club (T1-C18).

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

No. Recent inspections at Polaris Club (T1-C18) have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Polaris Club (T1-C18) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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