Politan Row
Last inspected: Sep 13, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Politan Row, the earliest from 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 13, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Politan Row's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 13, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Politan Row trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, EGG CURRY, MARINADES, POLITAN CRISPS,COOKED RICE, GUACAMOLE, HOUSE SAUCES, ETC) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS VENDOR STATION REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELING ON ALL REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 3 LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOM @82.4F, 3 LBS OF COUS COUS @76.0F, AND 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATO @ 81.0F, AND 3 LBS OF BROCCOLI SALAD @76.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS @ AT LEAST 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF COOKED NOODLES @55.4F AND 1 LB OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE @57.0F IN CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE IN THE "PIKO" VENDORS STATION.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID ITEMS REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS VENDORS STATIONS IN THE FACILITY. MUST KEEP PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK, AND ORANGE MOLD LIKE SLIME/CREAMY SUBSTANCE MIXED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, REMOVE COLORED BUILDUP, FOOD AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, EGG CURRY, MARINADES, POLITAN CRISPS,COOKED RICE, GUACAMOLE, HOUSE SAUCES, ETC) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS VENDOR STATION REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELING ON ALL REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED MUSHROOMS, 2 LBS COUS COUS , 5 LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES, AND BROCCOLI SALAD ON THE COUNTER OF "SMASHED RADISH" VENDOR STATION IN BOWLS AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES DURING INSPECTION. NO TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY METHODS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3-501.14 FOR FOOD THAT IS PREPARED, COOKED, AND REFRIGERATED BEFORE TIME IS USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 22 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND ON STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL VENDORS STATIONS FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN "PIKO" VENDORS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. No CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 9, 2019
License
4 major violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS MUST BE FULLY CONSTRUCTED WITH RUNNING WATER AND PAPER PRODUCTS. CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. No CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPES ABOVE FOR PREP AREA MUST BE COVERED OR ENCASED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Politan Row last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Politan Row on file is from Sep 13, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Politan Row?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Politan Row.
Has Politan Row's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Politan Row have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Politan Row 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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