Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2017
78
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. is from Mar 3, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.'s 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE FRP WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE SALAD PREP AREA IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BANQUET HALL BAR IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATLOAF AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MEATLOAF AT 61.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 59.2F, CREAM AT 57.1F, CHICKEN AT 61.5F, STEAKS AT 54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $89. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND UNUSED DEEP FRYERS, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, UNDERNEATH THE ELEVATED PLATFORM FOR THE WASHER AND DRYER, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE WHERE THE TOOLS ARE STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE SALAD PREP AREA IS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE FRP WALLS IN THE DISHROOM. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BANQUET HALL BAR IS LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE IN BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN FIRST FLOOR WEST WASHROOM. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATION LEAK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE PREP COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR OVEN IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ON TOPS OF WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR OVEN IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS ON TOPS OF WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST SMALL COOLER FRONT FREEZER SECTION.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD OVER 2 DOOR OVEN.
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Jan 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FRYER AND CABINET,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP.
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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 WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHER ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOMR DUST BUILDUP.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN THE CABINET UNDERNEATH FRYERS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND STORE ROOM.
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Apr 18, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND 5 HALF GALLON CONTAINERS OF BUTTER MILK WITH SELL BY DATE 03-25-11 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND USE PERISHABLES WITHIN SELL BY DATE. CONTAINERS DISCARDED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND BAR COUNTER. ALSO BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, ABOUT 2" OPENING AT TOP OF BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OPENING, ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SHELVES, SPICE RACK, UTENSILS SHELVES, WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL CHEST FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DUCT TAP IS USED TO HOLD DOOR TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY ICE BUILD NOTED IN ALL CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES, BEHIND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL,COUNTER TOPS AND BAR AREA, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO COOKING AREA AND HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, REMOVE DOG FOOD AND BOWL FROM KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE, MUST KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES (SHELVES) SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS TOILET.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF THE OVENS, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, HOOD & FILTERS WHERE NEEDED & EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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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 WALLS & CEILING IN KITCHEN, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. on file is from Mar 3, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A..
Has Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Polo Cafe and Catering Bridgeport U.S.A. 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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