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Polk & Western

749 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
American
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Polk & Western has been inspected three times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 22, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Polk & Western's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 22, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Polk & Western is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED. PAINT INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTY.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN CORNER STORAGE ROOM.
34
90
Jun 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY CLEANED. PAINT INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTED.
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90
Aug 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Replace the split wood cutting board in front of the steamtable with a smooth and sanitary surface.
32
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. Clean the ceilings of greasey buildup in the kitchen.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Clean out dead bugs from the light shields.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polk & Western last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polk & Western on file is from Mar 22, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polk & Western?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polk & Western.

Has Polk & Western's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polk & Western have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Polk & Western 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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