Staropolska Restaurant

3028-3030 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Other
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Staropolska Restaurant 20 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

Staropolska Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR AREA WALK-IN COOLER (BREADED CHICKEN) STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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May 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUPS, CHICKEN, PORK, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (POWDERED SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR (IN THE REAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN) NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Mar 1, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT "0" PPM AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500404 DATED:04/19/2021 #47--OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #51--OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #58 --OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/2/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS).
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Apr 19, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. THE CHICKEN AND RICE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. COS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSEDRVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BREAD, PORK, VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ONE DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WOMEN TOLIET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCTAED NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED/NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGES, BEEF, MASHED POTATOES, ETC.) ARE PREPAPRED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEW EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN SAID WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP LAYER OF PAINT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BUBBLING UP, BLISTERING, AND TEARING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND RESURFACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS UPON REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON 4 SEPARATE ACCOUNTS: (1) OBSERVED OPEN CARDBOARD AND UTENSILS USED FOR TO-GO CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT THAT WAS WRAPPED IN VINYL PIPE WRAP THAT IS RIPPED AND DETERIORATING DIRECTLY OVER FOOD STORAGE ITMES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SHABBY TAPE AND EITHER REPLACE PIPE WRAP OR RELOCATE FOOD STORAGE ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. (2) OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A CUSHION ON THE FLOOR WHERE A FOOD HANDLER WAS SKINNING POTATOES WITH THE BUCKET OF SKINNED POTATOES ON THE FLOOR, SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FOOD INCLUDING POTS OF MEAT, FLOUR, SOUP SEASONINGS AND INGREDIENTS, AND VARIOUS SAUCES. FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION SHALL NOT BE ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. (3) OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM UNDER THE CUTING BOARD ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ABOVE AN AREA WHERE CLEAN FRYING PANS AND DISHES ARE STORED. ON THE SIDE WALL UNDER THE SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT MENTIONED ABOVE THERE IS RUST DRIPPING NEAR THE CLEAN FRYING PANS AND DISHES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT ARE STORED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REMOVE RUST THAT IS DRIPPING FROM THE SIDE WALL UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EITHER RESURFACE THE PEELING PAINT AFTER DISHES ARE RELOCATED AND NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, OR REPLACE HOT HOLDING UNIT. (4) ICE BINS AT THE BAR AND THE WAITER/WAITRESS STATION ARE COVERED WITH A SHEET OF PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO FIND PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS TO PROTECT ICE IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP LAYER OF PAINT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BUBBLING UP, BLISTERING, AND TEARING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND RESURFACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 16, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS AND FLOUR NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PLATES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS AND SUGAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BOX COVER FOR THE ICE BOX AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM OF STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT OF THE ABOVE STATED DOOR.(EXTERIOR DOOR RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE ACROSS THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK ATTACHED TO THE 4-COMP SINK IN THE MOST REAR AREA ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE MOST REAR 4-COMP SINK/WITH ATTACHED DESINGNATED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM(TOILET ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS IN WORKING ORDER). MUST REPAIR URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO FLUSH PROPERLY.(THE TOILET STALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3-COMP SINK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. MUST REROUT WATER LINE AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR TO A FLOOR PAN OR PROPE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING 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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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401521 DATED: 02-25-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #31 - SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (1) DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM LINER ON PREP SHELVES AND REPAINT SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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: FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 5, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jun 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER AND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION
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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: FOUND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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; 4LBS. OF PASTA AT 64.5F, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 68.7F AND ABOUT 5LBS POTATOES AT 66.7, ABOVE FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, "FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. V=100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND TEN PIECES OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PARTS OF POTATOES PEELER INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, MOP SINK AND 3PART SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT BEER COOLER, REAR UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LID.
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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.OBSREVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR AREA NOT CLEAN IN FRONT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Staropolska Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Staropolska Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Staropolska Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Staropolska Restaurant.

Has Staropolska Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Staropolska Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Staropolska Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Staropolska Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Staropolska Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.