Polka Sausage

2401 - 2403 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Last inspected: Apr 1, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Polka Sausage, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Polka Sausage since Apr 1, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2013

Routine

9 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT BEING REHEATED TO 165F OF ABOVE. SOUR KRAUT AT 88.3F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 89F, BEEF GRAVY AT 108.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED THAT PENITENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT AT 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK USED FOR FRONT DELI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA AND FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK FOUND COMPLETELY BLOCKED BY METAL RACK SHELVING BEING USED FOR TEE SHIRT DISPLAY, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER BOXED ITEMS. TWO EMPLOYEES MOVED STORAGE RACK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT INITAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 40 MINUTES LATER. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-7-12 NOT CORRECTED.#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Aug 7, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polka Sausage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polka Sausage on file is from Apr 1, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polka Sausage?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polka Sausage.

Has Polka Sausage's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Polka Sausage have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Polka Sausage 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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