Polpetti
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2019
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Score
Polpetti has been inspected eight times since 2014. Polpetti was last inspected on Mar 28, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Polpetti dates to Mar 28, 2019.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUS PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE,
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in: -Pepsi 1 door cooler behind front counter: 57.1f, 5lbs of garlic cream garlic sauce, at a value of $30.00: preparation date:2/14/18 - Communal walk in cooler, in rear near loading dock: 68.7f, 45lbs of cooked tomato sauce, at a value of $100.00: preparation date:2/14/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 50lbs at total value of $130.00 Instructed manager to keep potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or less for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods. During inspection ambient air temperature was: -Walk In cooler, 37.8f -Pepsi cooler, 36.7F Critical violation #7-38-005 (a)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide soap and paper towels, at all times to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed several potentially hazardous food items, tomato sauce, cream garlic sauce, stored in walk-in cooler and front 1 door cooler without proper labels. Whenever foods are stored or removed from the bulk container, must be labeled with name, date and time. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed plastic disposable knives, spoons and forks stored up right in display container at front counter. Instructed manager to invert items in display container to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dark, deep, grooves and cuts on cutting board under DoughPro Panini Press. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to replace or resurface. Maintain at all times.
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, AND NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS, LATTES, TOMATO SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed pans and bottles stored under 3 compartment sink. Must elevate all items 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, AND NO CERTIFICATES POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATBALLS, LATTES, TOMATO SAUCE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASH CLOTHS BEING USED TO LINE THE DRYING RACK ARE SOILED WITH PINK AND GRAY COLORED STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH THE WASH CLOTHS AND AIR DRY ALL DISHES IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (PURSES, JACKETS) STORED ON SHELVING AMONG FOOD AND RESTAURANT SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 77 DEGREES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 110-120 DEGREES. HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.
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Feb 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE WITH NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP AND FOOD HOLDING AREAS NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A SHIELD/SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT OF PREP HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND OPEN PREP BUTCHER BLOCK AREA NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polpetti last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polpetti on file is from Mar 28, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polpetti?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polpetti.
Has Polpetti's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polpetti have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polpetti 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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