Polygon Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2022
52
Score
Polygon Cafe has been inspected 18 times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2022. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Polygon Cafe dates to Jul 21, 2022.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Polygon Cafe's latest score of 52 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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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
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT 3 DOOR SUSHI REACH IN COOLER MEASURED AT CRAB (COOKED) AT 51F, RAW FLOUNDER/SEA BASS AT 51.2F, MAYO SPICY SAUCE AT 52.7F, RAW SALMON AT 50F, TOBIKO (FISH EGGS) MEASURED BETWEEN 51.4 - 53.9F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 55.2F, RAW OCTOPUS AT 54.8, RAW EEL 53.9-55.5F, PREPARED SHITAKE MUSHROOMS BETWEEN 55.5-56.3, AND PREPARED GOURD SHAVINGS BETWEEN 51.4-63.8F. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUNDS SUSHI REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 57.7 F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND ENSURE A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA: FOUND MORE THAN 25 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREAS REACH-IN COOLERS AND REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AND WALLS. ALSO OBSERVED WERE MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY AND RAT DROPPINGS ON-PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP IN/AROUND HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAPS/HOLES THROUGHOUT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT COVERED WITH WIRE MESH. FACILITY MUST PROPERLY SEAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED CERTITFED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED CERTITFED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD MANAGERS HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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52
Sep 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Sep 17, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-5-2021, REPORT#2492635 #37)3-302.12 MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGE OR FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #55)6-201.11 BROKEN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS(OVER 30 DROPPINGS) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND NORTH-WEST CORNER OF EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA(BASEMENT). ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ROACHES(3) ON THE WALL AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TANK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WE OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND KITCHEN: ON TABLES, ON HANGED CLEAN UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HOUSE FLIES, AND LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER ON FLOOR AT SUSHI AREA, KITCHEN, DISH ROOM, ON TOP PIPES, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP BETWEEN TWO COLD HOLD UNITS BY THE LIDS. SOME PLACES HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF WHITE POWDER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL IF NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED
28
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE(hot, cold, and sushi food items) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT WINDOWS AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED. MUST KEEP DOOR AND WINDOW CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO (MINIMIZE FLYING INSECTS AND PEST ENTRY) TO BE OPENED IN NECESSITY(DELIVERY, ETC),
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(PRESENTLY HANDLE IS REPAIRED WITH RUBBER BANDS), MUST REPAIR
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DOOR OF THE HALLWAY, REPLACE. BROKEN WALL(LARGE HOLES)BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AT WEST BASEMENT AREA.REPAIR WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING A FACE MASK. MUST WEAR FACE MASK AT INDOOR AREA. CITATION ISSUED:7-28-060
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47
Mar 5, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGE OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN,BEGINING OF PINKY MINERAL (INTERIOR BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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78
Oct 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED ON MENU. Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD RACK FOR SUSHI RICE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER CAN OPENER. PAINT OR SEAL SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINT. OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT BEHIND
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULAITON. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 11, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE PREP SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO NOTED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE SUSHI BAR READY TO EAT FOODS FOR SUSHI WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
25
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 1/15/2013. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER THE SECOND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED STAINED CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CEILINGS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO SECOND BASEMENT. . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING FOR HALLWAY.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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39
Oct 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON INSPECTION ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: RICE AT 155.7F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2069883 7-14-17 NOT CORRECTED. #33-THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.#35- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD, FREEZER AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SUSHI TOGO CONTAINERS AT FRONT PREP AND STORED CLEAN MIXING BOWLS AT DISH AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PERMANENT SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PRE-PACKAGED SAUCES. WOODEN SHELVING UNDER TABLE TOP CAN OPENER EXTREMELY DIRTY AND GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE ROPE AS A MEANS TO SECURE ABOVE MENTIONED WOODEN SHELVING FOR TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EMBEDDED IN THE RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING ONTO COOKING EQUIPMENT. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS FOUND DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP FREEZER AND COOLER WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. WALL AT REAR KITCHEN NEXT TO EXIT DOOR/THREE DOOR COOLER. WINDOW CURTAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE IN REAR COOKS LINE. EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON CEILING VENT ABOVE KITCHEN METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. DUST ON CEILING VENT IN HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OPEN HOLES/OPENINGS AROUND CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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70
Jul 14, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD, FREEZER AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
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78
Jul 11, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.3F, AND 50F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS RAW SALMON FOR SUSHI AT 46.2F AND FISH EGGS AT 49.3F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP THREE DOOR COOLER, FISH EGGS AT 49.3F, RAW FISH AT 46.3F, RAW SALMON AT 48.9F, RAW TUNA AT 47.1F. IN THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER, SALMON FOUND AT 46.2F, VARIOUS RAW FISH AT 48.2F AND AT 53.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS TO BE 7 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $250.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CLEAN POTS PANS, BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PAPER TOWEL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALL WOODEN STOOLS/CHAIRS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE CEILING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FREEZER STORAGE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD, FREEZER AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE AND SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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58
Sep 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED COOKED FOODS AND RAW FOODS BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL PLATES AND TALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS FOR ALL LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH PROPER HANDLES AT ALL TIMES STORED UPRIGHT INSIDE ALL ABOVE STATED BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOOR TRACK AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LIDS OF ALL OF THE LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ALL THE PIPES LOCATED AT THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME AT THE KITCHEN LEADING TO THE EXIT REAR DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING. FOUND ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER.
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74
Nov 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROWN SUBSTANCE ON FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Feb 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1107032 DATED 1/23/2014 NOT CORRECTED. "32- SPLASH GUARD ARE NOT INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT SUSHI AREA(EAST SIDE OF THE COUNTER). PROVIDE AT WEST SIDE OF THE COUNTER AT SAME AREA A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DUMP SINK AND ICE BIN. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE WERE RICE IS COOKED IN THE KITCHEN. ALL SPLASH GUARD MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE."
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE KITCHEN HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD ARE NOT INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT SUSHI AREA(EAST SIDE OF THE COUNTER). PROVIDE AT WEST SIDE OF THE COUNTER AT SAME AREA A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DUMP SINK AND ICE BIN. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE WERE RICE IS COOKED IN THE KITCHEN. ALL SPLASH GUARD MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: METAL SHEETS ON WALL BEHIND THE WOKS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT SEAMS ARE OPENED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Sep 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RICE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN FRONT OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER (CARDBOARD BOXES WITH SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 30, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING AND NOT SMOOTH SURFACE. MUST REPAIR COOLERS FLOORS, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SMALL HOLES/CRACKS. MUST REPAIR WALL/MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT SUSHI PREP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS AT BASEMENT
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Oct 30, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN FREEZER NOT WORKING AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FREEZER, AMBIENT AIR MUST BE 0 F. FREEZER EMPTY AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKING AND NOT SMOOTH SURFACE. MUST REPAIR COOLERS FLOORS, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SMALL HOLES/CRACKS. MUST REPAIR WALL/MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT SUSHI PREP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS AT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP HANDWASH BOWL COLD/HOT HANDLES RUSTED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED HANDLES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CORRECTED METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND CALIBRATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polygon Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polygon Cafe on file is from Jul 21, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polygon Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Polygon Cafe.
Has Polygon Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polygon Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Polygon Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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