Polynesian Village
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2019
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Score
Polynesian Village appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Polynesian Village since Apr 3, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE A THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOPSINK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT KITCHEN /DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE CORNER UNDER ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITH BROKEN GLASSES AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION,
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND LIME BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AND WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Flooors in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that peeling paint in kitchen area, shaal be repaired/sealed.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BLUE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BENEATH THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS MISSING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN COAT CHECK CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under prep table need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen shall be provided.
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Nov 4, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or city of chicago certificate posted while preparing and serving potentially hazardous food. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises with city of chicago certificate. Serious citation citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin not provided with cover. Instructedc to provided cover for ice bin.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment and can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers throught premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polynesian Village last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polynesian Village on file is from Apr 3, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polynesian Village?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Polynesian Village.
Has Polynesian Village's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polynesian Village have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polynesian Village 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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